McComsey at Case Western Reserve University
Consider alternatives You can also consider older, less expensive GLP-1 medications, such as Liraglutide (Saxenda), which have generic versions, instead of the more costly ones like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro
At this point, the old idea of just eat less and move more doesn't fully work anymore because your body's internal thermostat for metabolism has been reset higher and blood sugar regulation can all start to break down
There had been some initial questions over whether DPP-4 inhibition might compromise immune function, given the role of DPP-4/CD26 in the regulation of T-cell activity
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (commonly called GLP-1s) are injectable medications widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for weight management
But it can also apply to older medications like phentermine or metformin when prescribed for weight loss rather than their original FDA-approved uses