But they are expensive, must be refrigerated and must be injected
GLP-1 drugs are usually injected. Representation Pic/istock
A clinical trial has revealed that orforglipron—the first oral GLP-1 class drug—may be as effective in lowering blood sugar and aiding weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes as injectable drugs. GLP-1 class drugs are popular due to their weight-loss effects.
But they are expensive, must be refrigerated and must be injected. A pill that produces similar results is likely to be far more widely used. The drug is also being tested for weight loss in people without diabetes.
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