People with type 2 diabetes who are taking a GLP-1 now have a newly branded option for treatment. Novo Nordisk, which makes the GLP-1 semaglutide medications Ozempic and Wegovy, announced that it’s ...

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For Tuesday, Aug. 26, WGN’s Ben Bradley and Lourdes Duarte have the latest on new medical information, including: A daily pill for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss is one step closer to transforming ...

Ozempic is now available as a reformulated oral tablet for people with type 2 diabetes. Image courtesy of Novo Nordisk A pill form of the widely prescribed GLP-1 medication Ozempic is now available in ...

One of the most popular birth control methods is the pill. From 2015-2017, 12.6% of US women using contraception were taking the pill compared to just 8.7% who used condoms. The pill is a type of ...

The GLP-1 medicine Wegovy is available as a shot or a pill. Which one is better for you? Compare them here. You’ve likely heard buzz (and seen commercials) about GLP-1 drugs for weight management, ...

GLP-1 shots and pills both help regulate appetite and blood sugar. Learn the differences in effectiveness, cost, and who ...

A daily pill for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss is one step closer to transforming lives. Drug-maker Eli Lilly plans to seek regulatory approval for a GLP-1 pill for weight loss this year. The ...