Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs GLP-1 drugs are FDA-approved as a treatment for type 2 diabetes and as a weight-loss tool for those with obesity, as they have been demonstrated to be effective treatments for both conditions
And really, looking -- will we get a better price point in the marketplace, ultimately, on these kind of products? The Cigna Group, Q2 2023 Earnings Call, Aug 03, 2023: GLP-1s are definitely top of mind for many of our clients
Gallbladder disease (cholelithiasis / cholecystitis) increased rates of gallstones and gallbladder disease have been reported in clinical trials
Orforglipron significantly reduced HbA1c to 2.1% in a phase II clinical trial assessing its use in T2DM, while dulaglutide achieved 1.1% and a placebo achieved 0.43% [106]
However, one study into the use of one of these medications, Mounjaro, found that approximately 500,000 people in the UK have used the drug privately for weight loss since 2023
GLP-1 receptor agonists are a type of medication that people with type 2 diabetes and those with obesity can use to lower blood sugar levels and manage weight