Weight Management

Strategies, Solutions, and Resources

Weight Management: Strategies, Solutions, and Resources

Weight management encompasses a wide range of strategies and tools aimed at achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight. From diet plans and lifestyle changes to weight loss medication and other interventions, this section provides definitions and discussions of key concepts and resources in the weight management space.

BimagrumabBimagrumab is an investigational drug that has gained attention for its potential in treating obesity and metabolic disorders, particularly due to its unique ability to reduce body fat while increasing muscle mass.CagrilintideCagrilintide is an investigational drug that is currently in development for the treatment of obesity.DanuglipronDanuglipron is an investigational medication currently in development for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and potentially for obesity management.LiraglutideLiraglutide is a medication primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes and for weight loss in individuals with obesity or overweight conditions.OrforglipronOrforglipron is an investigational drug currently in development as an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, primarily targeting the treatment of type 2 diabetes and potentially obesity.RetatrutideRetatrutide is an investigational medication that is generating significant interest in the fields of weight loss and type 2 diabetes management.SemaglutideSemaglutide (a.k.a. Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) is a medication originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes but has gained significant attention for its effectiveness in weight management.TesofensineTesofensine is an investigational drug originally developed as a treatment for Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, with potential applications in weight loss.TirzepatideTirzepatide (Mounjaro) is part of a new class of drugs known as dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonists, meaning it mimics the action of two naturally occurring hormones - glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).

Last Updated: 13 Aug 24