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Novel GLP-1-based Medications for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity.

Son JW, le Roux CW, Blüher M, et al. Endocrine reviews. 2026.

Editor's note

A broad review of emerging GLP-1-based and multireceptor agents for obesity and diabetes. Several tracked peptides appear, including retatrutide, CagriSema (cagrilintide plus semaglutide), and tirzepatide as an established benchmark. Useful landscape context rather than primary data.

Plain-language abstract

This review surveys next-generation GLP-1-based therapies for type 2 diabetes and obesity, including retatrutide, cagrilintide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide.