Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Is Not a Panacea for Obesity

Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Is Not a Panacea for Obesity

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has added billions of dollars in market capitalization over the ongoing craze around the GLP-1 anti-obesity and anti-diabetes drugs. However, the Danish pharma giant’s most recognizable weight loss drug, Wegovy, is increasingly looking like a stepping stone instead of the promised panacea for the obesity pandemic. For the benefit of those who might not be aware, the GLP-1 hormone plays an important role in suppressing hunger and regulating the production of insulin and glucose. After a meal, GLP-1 agonists raise the level of insulin, which decreases blood glucose levels. Simultaneously, these drugs reduce the speed at […]

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