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| | You asked, an endocrinologist answered! | Last month, we asked you to send us your questions about type 2 diabetes. We received many responses from readers like you, and one topic in particular stood out: what to ask your doctor about type 2 diabetes.
We captured endocrinologist Dr. Melissa Young's advice on video, covering what you need to ask your doctor and why. | | | | | | | |  | | What You Need to Ask Your Doctor About Diabetes | | Whether you've been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or have lived with the condition for years, this video can help you understand what to expect from your doctor and what questions to consider asking them. | | | | | | | | | Q: | "Why are GLP-1 medications gaining popularity as a diabetes treatment?" | | | A: | Metformin is still the first-line therapy for most people with type 2 diabetes. The advantage of metformin is that it does not cause weight gain or hypoglycemia, and right now, it's the least expensive medication for diabetes.
In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonist medications, such as Ozempic, Trulicity, and Bydureon, have been deemed first-line agents for people with diabetes who are also at risk of developing chronic kidney disease or heart disease. These medications have been shown to prevent the progression of these conditions.
GLP-1 medications treat diabetes by helping your body make more insulin when blood sugars are high. They also slow down how quickly food moves from your stomach to your intestine, which helps you stay fuller longer and decrease blood sugar spikes.
The reason there's been so much attention on GLP-1 medications recently is because they work on the satiety part of the brain — which tells you when you're full — so that you don't think of food as much. A positive side effect found when treating people with diabetes is that they lost weight, which is why some medications have been rebranded and re-marketed as weight loss agents. These drugs are not meant for vanity weight loss, but they can be life changing for people who have obesity. | | | | — Dr. Melissa Young, Endocrinologist
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