GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: The Truth Behind the Trend

Michael Blyumin, clinical pharmacist at Stanford Health Care reviews FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonists, including their dosing, administration, and benefits, such as significant blood sugar reduction, weight loss, and cardiovascular health improvements. He details the pathophysiology of diabetes, the function of GLP-1s in blood sugar regulation, and the mechanisms of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Learn the benefits and risks, practical considerations for these medications in diabetes management, and the impact of stopping these medications. View the powerpoint: https://l.ead.me/glp1 #Exenatide #Byetta #Bydureon #Lixisenatide #Adlyxin #Liraglutide #Victoza #Saxenda #Dulaglutide #Trulicity #Semaglutide #Ozempic #Rybelsus #Wegovy #Tirzepatide #Mounjaro #Zepbound Michael Blyumin, PharmD, CDCES, is an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist at Stanford Health Care primarily working in the primary care and endocrinology space. Michael completed his PharmD at UCSF School of Pharmacy and PGY1 pharmacy practice residency with an emphasis in ambulatory care at Stanford Health Care. He is a certified diabetes education and care specialist (CDCES) and serves as the Stanford Health Care ambulatory care pharmacy residency program coordinator. Outside of clinical practice, Michael is a clinical advisor for MedHug, Inc, seeking to improve patient outcomes by providing healthcare systems with transparency on medicare prescription coverage. This talk is part of the Diabetes Wellness Group Monthly Webinar from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. Register for future webinars: http://l.ead.me/shl-events and learn about Stanford's Diabetes Care Program http://l.ead.me/shc-dcp Take 5 minutes for yourself. Check out Stanford Health Library's free mindfulness and meditation resources including guided meditations to help ease pain, aid in healthful sleep, promote successful surgery, and more: http://l.ead.me/shl-mindfulness