In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist at the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone in the human gut that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs like Novo Nordisks Ozempic and Wegovy. It’s called a glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) and its function is to regulate blood sugar levels and suppress appetite. “The early discoveries … Read more
June 27 (Reuters) – Shawnte struggled with her weight for years before being prescribed Novo Nordisks’ anti-diabetic drug Ozempic for weight loss in 2020, helping the former New York music industry pro lose more of 50 kilos in two years. But last year, the 46-year-old, who asked to be identified only by her first name … Read more
The weight loss craze is on. Injectable weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro are the new benchmark for many Floridians showcasing on social media platforms the vast amounts of pounds they’re losing. Promoted by celebrities such as Charles Barkley, Elon Musk and Amy Schumer, these drugs aimed at diabetes and obesity have quickly become … Read more
Share on PinterestThe drug Ozempic may become available in pill form. FreshSplash/Getty images An oral pill version of Ozempic appears effective for weight loss in a new study. Semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, is currently administered into the body through injections. In a new study, taking a pill version of this drug led … Read more