Start here: what GLP-1 medications are, how they work, who they are prescribed for, and what to expect from treatment.
Ultimate guide · 3 articles published
GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide (a dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist) are weekly or daily prescription treatments. This hub walks through how they work, who they are prescribed for, how treatment starts, and what long-term use looks like.
What GLP-1 medications are and how they work in the body.
How semaglutide and tirzepatide cause weight loss: why natural GLP-1 lasts minutes but the drugs last a week, what they do in the brain and stomach, and why weight returns when they stop.
Weightomics Editorial Team13 min readWhich GLP-1 drugs are actually FDA-approved for weight loss in 2026, which are diabetes-only, how the pills differ from the shots, and why compounded versions aren't approved.
Weightomics Editorial Team11 min readA clear, research-based guide to GLP-1 medications: what the hormone does, how the drugs mimic it, what trials show, common side effects, and who they are for.
Weightomics Editorial Team12 min readQuestions to ask, prep steps and what to track in your first weeks, plus new evidence-based guides by email. (Coming soon.)