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Novos first-generation obesity drug Saxenda, made from a different GLP-1 analog, was not a big hit initially

Perhaps most tellingly, the study showed that heavy drinkers were nearly three times more likely to be obese according to BMI measurements and over three times more likely to have obesity based on waist circumference

GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like semaglutide are engineered to resist rapid enzymatic breakdown, providing sustained receptor activation through mechanisms including activating hypothalamic appetite-regulating receptors, slowing gastric emptying, and stimulating glucose-dependent insulin release

Evidence is still limited by the rarity of events and variability across studies

GLP-1 drugs replicate these effects, helping patients with diabetes and those struggling with weight gain