Oral glp-1s finally landing in the uk

Posted by theo_hikes in Weight Loss & Metabolic - 1 points, 0 comments.

https://www.biospace.com/business/lilly-takes-oral-obesity-race-abroad-with-uk-launch-of-foundayo

This is about the mhra approving foundayo for use in the uk. It is basically lillys oral version of their obesity meds for people with a high bmi or other health issues.

I reckon this is a brilliant move for accessibility, but i am a bit skeptical about the actual efficacy compared to the injections. For me, the data usually shows that oral absorption is way more hit or miss. I have always tracked my fasted glucose and hrv to see how these things affect my system, and injections just seem more predictable. I worry that people will find the pill easier to take but then get gutted when the weight loss isnt as aggressive as the injectable versions. 🥗

Do you think the convenience of a pill is worth a potential drop in potency? I would be keen to see some actual bloodwork comparisons between the two formats before i would ever switch. 😅

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