In the periphery, pre-proglucagon derived peptides, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1), Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 (GLP-2) and oxyntomodulin (OXM) are involved in a wide variety of physiological functions, including glucose homeostasis, gastric emptying, intestinal growth, insulin secretion as well as the regulation of food intake
Depending on a providers assessment, treatment options range from branded medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to compounded GLP-1s
It is whether a qualified clinician obtained enough information to decide that the medication is appropriate, prescribed a reliable product, and remained available to manage what happens next
[1] [2] If you take medications with a narrow therapeutic window, such as thyroid medications, discuss potential timing adjustments with your healthcare provider
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro for diabetes, Zepbound for weight loss) are also sometimes included with GLP1s, although they work a little differently
Peptides that regulate food intake: glucagon-like peptide 1-(7-36) amide acts at lateral and medial hypothalamic sites to suppress feeding in rats