Understanding GLP-1 Medications: Mechanisms, Uses, and Patient Considerations

What are GLP-1 medications, and how do they actually work?

In this episode of The Dubai Doctors Podcast, Dr Natalia Spierings, Dr Ramy Khalil and Dr Shireen Marzouk break down the science behind GLP-1 medications and their growing role in weight loss and metabolic health.

Dr Ramy Khalil explains the differences between Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy, and introduces the newer medication Retatrutide, including how it works and why it’s generating so much attention, while highlighting that it is not currently FDA approved and remains in clinical trials.

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