In 2023, the FDA approved tirzepatide for obesity, which, according to Gratzl and colleagues, contributed to an increase in prescribing trends of GLP-1 medications
This treatment is a valuable tool for those struggling with excess weight or obesity, especially when other methods haven't yielded the desired results
The safety profile of usage of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in pregnancy: a pharmacovigilance analysis based on the food and drug administration adverse event reporting system
Incorporating daily movement, such as taking the stairs or walking during breaks, can also contribute to calorie expenditure
It was developed back in 2012, as a treatment for people with type 2 diabetes, but it took almost 5 years before it was FDA-approved for use