Its also approved for adults who are considered overweight if they also have a weight-related health condition, such as high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, gallstones, osteoarthritis, or heart disease
Common GLP-1 drugs include: Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) Dulaglutide (Trulicity) Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) These drugs improve insulin resistance , aid in weight loss , and now appear to reduce inflammation , offering benefits far beyond diabetes
If youre at increased risk of low blood sugar, your doctor may start you at a lower dosage
Gallbladder considerations Rapid weight loss from any cause increases the risk of gallstone formation and gallbladder events