It is estimated that upwards of 30 million Americans will be on GLP-1 treatment in 2030 (an increase of 10 million from those on branded GLP-1s in 2026), making the growth of GLP-1s one of the key storylines to watch in the new year
GLP-1, on the other hand, is a specific peptide hormone secreted primarily by intestinal L-cells after you eat
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Good options include lean meats with vegetables, Greek yogurt with berries and nuts, eggs with avocado and whole grain toast, and fish with complex carbohydrates
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for weight loss