It is important to distinguish between GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (such as semaglutide and liraglutide, which are licensed pharmaceutical treatments) and probiotic supplements marketed with claims about GLP-1 modulation
While some supplements may have modest effects when taken orally, there is no research supporting their effectiveness as a patch
Weight loss rates do slow over time, but this reflects a natural plateau as you approach a lower body weight rather than the medication becoming less effective
Most patients read, work on a laptop, or rest during infusions
It binds to ghrelin receptors, stimulates the release of somatocrinin, and inhibits somatostatin and suppresses its action
A first study on sitagliptin as monotherapy was performed in 743 drug-nave patients with type 2 diabetes using different doses for a treatment duration of 12 weeks (56)