Definition · Drug / molecule
GLP-1
Also: GLP1 · glucagon-like peptide-1
Gut hormone released after meals. Slows stomach emptying, blunts appetite, sharpens insulin response. Class includes semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy), liraglutide, and the dual GLP-1/GIP tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound).
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