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But Hims & Hers Health has problems of its own
Retatrutide (a triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist), survodutide, mazdutide, and CagriSema represent the next generation of anti-obesity compounds that may offer even greater efficacy or better tolerability profiles
These medications regulate blood sugar, promote fullness, and support weight loss by mimicking hormones that stimulate insulin release
GLP-1 medications (aka glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) were originally developed to help type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar, but the drugs are now increasingly used as a weight-loss aid
This week, the company released six-month randomized, sham-controlled data suggesting its endoscopic therapy, Revita, may blunt that rebound after GLP-1 discontinuation by intervening directly in the duodenum, where nutrient signals help determine the brains defended weight and metabolic set point