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The GLP-1 Revolution: Beyond the Hype and Into the Health

doctor giving a woman an injection in her abdomen

It feels like you can’t scroll through a feed or sit at a dinner party lately without hearing about “the shot.” GLP-1 agonists, the class of drugs including semaglutide and tirzepatide, have taken the world by storm, transforming from specialized diabetes treatments into a cultural phenomenon for weight loss. While the sheer popularity is undeniable, let’s discuss the science behind how we lose that weight, which is much more critical than the number on the scale.