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It was released as a blood glucose control treatment for patients with diabetes, but it was approved for use as an obesity treatment by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2014, as it was found to be effective for weight loss without hypoglycemia in obese people who did not have diabetes
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GLP-1 receptor agonists are licensed for type 2 diabetes and weight management, not menopausal symptoms These medications work by enhancing insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon, slowing gastric emptying, and reducing appetite Weight loss from GLP-1 therapy may theoretically influence vasomotor symptoms, but robust clinical trial evidence is lacking Hormone replacement therapy remains the most effective first-line treatment for moderate to severe hot flashes in the UK Common GLP-1 side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms, with risks of pancreatitis and gallbladder disease requiring monitoring Table of Contents What Are GLP-1 Medications and How Do They Work