Shantanu Gaur, CEO of Allurion, returns to the podcast to break down their swallowable inflatable weight loss balloon, how it works, who it is for, how much it is expected to cost, and when patients can realistically expect access
For type 2 diabetes management , licensed GLP-1 medications include: Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) available as twice-daily or once-weekly formulations Liraglutide (Victoza) administered once daily Dulaglutide (Trulicity) given once weekly Semaglutide (Ozempic) administered once weekly as an injection Semaglutide (Rybelsus) taken orally once daily (for type 2 diabetes only, not licensed for weight management) For weight management in adults with obesity (BMI 30 kg/m) or overweight (BMI 27 kg/m) with weight-related comorbidities, two medications hold specific licences: Liraglutide 3.0 mg (Saxenda) once-daily subcutaneous injection Semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) once-weekly subcutaneous injection Access to these medications through the NHS is governed by NICE guidance
This multi-layered approach allows providers to make evidence-based, individualized decisions about which GLP-1/GIP agent best fits your unique health context, moving beyond one-size-fits-all prescribing toward precision wellness
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