GLP-1 in Obesity Care

• GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are a class of medications that mimic the incretin hormone GLP-1, helping regulate appetite and metabolism.
• Widely used for chronic weight management and type 2 diabetes.

Mechanism of Action

• Increase satiety (feeling of fullness)
• Reduce appetite and food intake
• Delay gastric emptying
• Improve insulin secretion and glucose control

Examples of GLP-1 Ras

• Liraglutide
• Semaglutide

Clinical Benefits
Significant Weight Loss

• Achieve 10–15% or more weight reduction in many patients

Cardiovascular Benefits

• Reduce risk of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients

Metabolic Improvements

• Better Blood glucose control, Lipid levels, Blood pressure

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea