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Youve done the research, you've talked to your doctor, and you're ready to take control of your health, only to be stopped cold by a pharmacy bill that looks more like a down payment on a car

However, one study into the use of one of these medications, Mounjaro, found that approximately 500,000 people in the UK have used the drug privately for weight loss since 2023

When GLP-1 directly stimulates the beta-cell, the acute effect is insulin secretion

The research found that these medications reduced nicotine self-administration in animal models, indicating a potential role in helping individuals quit smoking (Liu et al., 2015)

If you're also on other diabetes medications, check in with your clinician

Visualization: RGL, ETF, LMPG
