By Mohsen Halaby, MD Board-Certified Internal Medicine Carebridge Medical | Serving Ohio Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have rapidly transformed the way we treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. What started as a diabetes therapy has evolved into one of the most significant breakthroughs in metabolic medicine in decades. But what exactly is GLP-1? And why is it such a big deal? What Is GLP-1? GLP-1 is a naturally occurring gut hormone released after eating. It plays