A recent FDA approval means consumers now have two GLP-1 weight loss pills to choose from as an alternative to the ...

Tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) is a dual-agonist GLP-1 medication. It works like a GLP-1 agonist, but also targets a hormone called glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) to “help break ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly ...

The GLP-1 market is growing fast. Here’s how much the most popular medications will cost you.

Experts describe the development of oral GLP-1 medication as a “pivotal” improvement in the accessibility and adherence to obesity drugs. As of February 2026, only Wegovy and Rybelsus are available in ...

Portland, Maine weight loss doctor reacts to the new Wegovy GLP-1 pill ...

A newly approved pill form of GLP-1 medication could revolutionize obesity treatment by offering a convenient alternative to ...

You’ve likely heard of diabetes, a chronic condition that affects how the body regulates blood sugar. But are you familiar with prediabetes? Prediabetes is a state of elevated blood sugar that falls ...

Severe ankle pain drove Jelon Smart to start taking a weight loss injection a year and a half ago. Smart was 285 pounds and ...

If you miss a dose of GLP-1, you may be able to take it right away or wait until your next scheduled dose. It depends on the medication you take and how many doses you’ve missed. Glucagon-like peptide ...