For example, Ozempic and Mounjaro are FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes
These medications are made to emulate the actions of the natural hormone GLP-1 in the body, which has a huge role in the regulation of blood sugar levels
Some of these newer medicines have shown strong results in studies
Adverse events across doses Adverse events reported in 5% of participants through 36 weeks Select Important Safety Information: Most common adverse reactions - Incidence reported in 5% of Trulicity-treated patients in trials were nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, dyspepsia, and fatigue
Cotadutide, but not liraglutide improved hepatic parameters and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with similar weight loss with 200 g cotadutide compared to 1.8 mg liraglutide and greater with 300 g cotadutide versus 1.8 mg liraglutide [47]