The GLP Journal
Guides
Plain-language, evidence-based guides to GLP-1s — how they work, costs, side effects, and the muscle and coming-off questions.
GLP-1 Medications Explained: How They Work
A plain-language, evidence-based guide to how GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce appetite, lower A1c, and protect against cardiac events.
9 min read · Updated 2026-09-15
GLP-1s for Weight Loss: What the Evidence Actually Says
What the randomized trials show about how much weight GLP-1s remove, who responds, and what happens after.
11 min read · Updated 2026-09-14
How Much Do GLP-1s Cost? Real Prices vs. Advertised Prices
The gap between list price and what people actually pay — and why the sticker price is the least important number.
10 min read · Updated 2026-09-12
GLP-1 Side Effects: What to Expect and How to Manage Them
The common, the rare, and the ones worth watching — plus practical strategies that reduce nausea and GI upset.
8 min read · Updated 2026-09-10
GLP-1s and Muscle Loss: Protecting Lean Mass While Losing Weight
Up to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1s can be muscle. Here's the protein, resistance-training, and timing strategy that changes that.
12 min read · Updated 2026-09-09
Coming Off GLP-1s: A Safe Tapering and Maintenance Plan
Why weight returns after stopping, and the structured approach to tapering, protein, and maintenance that keeps it off.
10 min read · Updated 2026-09-08