Hormones, nerve function, blood vessel health, stress, and sleep all play roles
1,2 The category covers a lot of ground
A generic entry may be possible by 2026 if legal challenges succeed or patents expire earlier
However, clinical trials have shown that individuals may lose weight and experience improved blood glucose levels on both drugs
In type 2 diabetes, this happens because your body becomes resistant to insulina hormone that helps sugar enter your cellsor doesnt produce enough insulin
Prescription rate of GLP-1s based on diagnosis Source: Piaopiao, L et al JAMA Network Open October 31, 2025 Research published in JAMA Network Open evaluated trends in prescribing of GLP-1 agents from 2010 through the end of 2024 using the Cosmos data warehouse, which has at least some medical records for 300 million Americans