Obesity

Weight management is important for diabetes management and your overall health. For sustainable weight management, focus on small, achievable goals, cultivate a support network, and discuss treatment options with a healthcare provider. 

A clinical trial is recruiting adults with type 2 diabetes to test a new long-lasting amylin drug for weight management.

GLP-1 drugs were once met with skepticism, but now their proven health benefits have brought them unprecedented levels of hype. Researchers talked about how we got here and what they hope to see next for these life-changing medications.

GLP-1 medications are very effective for weight management, but can also cause muscle loss. People who use them – or really any weight loss strategy – should prioritize maintaining their muscle health. Nutrition and regular exercise are key to building and maintaining strength while losing weight.

For the first time, researchers are exploring the effectiveness of tirzepatide – which is currently only approved for type 2 diabetes – for people with type 1 diabetes and obesity or overweight.

URMOUNT-1 clinical trial shows tirzepatide (marketed as Mounjaro, Zepbound) prevented the progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes by 99%.