GLP-1 is an abbreviation for Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonist, which is a class of medications commonly used to treat diabetes and to assist with weight loss in patients with or without diabetes
He's back on compounded tirzepatide from his local pharmacy.
It works by replicating the bodys natural hormone GLP-1, which is responsible for regulating appetite, digestion, and blood sugar balance
Without the drugs in your system, you will likely have an increased appetite that may cause you to eat more and regain some of the weight you lost
Finally, ongoing or recently completed, yet unpublished, RCTs are expected to provide additional information on the comparative effects of tirzepatide vs other glucose-lowering agents, including dulaglutide (ClinicalTrials.gov registration no