GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (eg, Semaglutide) Diabetes Pharmacology Review

Understand the GLP-1 receptor agonists—and why agents like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy/Rybelsus), liraglutide, dulaglutide, and exenatide have become one of the most talked-about type 2 diabetes medications in modern practice. In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will break GLP-1s down in a clear, clinically relevant way so you can confidently explain how they work, when to use them, and what to watch for clinically when managing patients with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity.

You’ll learn how to:

- Mechanism of action: incretin mimetic effects (GLP-1) and what that means for glucose control

- Therapeutic use: where GLP-1 agonists fit in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) treatment strategies

- Key agents: semaglutide, plus comparisons to liraglutide, dulaglutide, and exenatide

- Benefits & counseling pearls: weight effects, dosing basics, and practical patient education

- Adverse effects & precautions: the high-yield safety points clinicians get tested on (and seen in clinical practice)

The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant.

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This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.