By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student What are GLP-1 Medications? You have probably heard of celebrities, friends or family members taking this new weight loss drug with common names like Ozempic or Wegovy etc. But what are they, how do they work and most importantly, are they safe? GLP-1 stands for Glucagon Like Peptide-1, which is a hormone in the body that plays a role in appetite and glucose regulation. These medications contain GLP-1 receptor agonists (GL