Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a natural, gut-derived hormone that is released after we eat. It has beneficial effects ...

which are known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. Used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, the medicines help people lose weight by mimicking a hormone that makes them feel full ...

Those on the highest 36 mg dose of the medicine on average lost 12.4 per cent of their body weight at 72 weeks ...