Ozempic and GLP-1s

Discussions compare a new insulin or diabetes treatment to existing GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, arguing that GLP-1 agonists are superior, cheaper, more effective for weight loss and blood sugar control, and preferable public policy.

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mech422 Feb 21, 2024 View on HN

Ozempic has entered the chat...

DustinEchoes Jan 17, 2026 View on HN

Seems unnecessary in a world with cheap GLP-1s

impostervt Dec 23, 2024 View on HN

Do GLP-1 already do this, to some extent?

Mistletoe Jun 5, 2025 View on HN

This seems vastly less useful and safe than just taking Ozempic.

aeonik Oct 12, 2024 View on HN

wait, I thought that's exactly what ozempic did...

triceratops Mar 12, 2025 View on HN

Is this even with Ozempic and friends?

Brusco_RF Feb 15, 2024 View on HN

GLP-1 isn't a tangible improvement for a chronic condition for common people?

m463 Feb 20, 2025 View on HN

Well, we now have ozempic/etc which means compliance might be ok.

deanmen Sep 15, 2025 View on HN

Nowadays maybe they could get Ozempic?

kube-system Nov 12, 2025 View on HN

Compounded GLP-1s are still floating around in the US