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What is the pharmacological classification of semaglutide?

Oct 9, 2025 •

3 min read

The International Diabetes Federation projects that by 2050, 1 in 8 adults will be living with diabetes. This has spurred the development of innovative drugs like semaglutide. So, **what is the pharmacological classification of semaglutide?**

Understanding What is Byetta Used for: A Guide to Exenatide for Type 2 Diabetes

Oct 6, 2025 •

4 min read

Byetta, with the active ingredient exenatide, was the first GLP-1 receptor agonist to receive FDA approval for type 2 diabetes in 2005. It is used alongside diet and exercise to help improve glycemic control in adults who have been unable to manage their blood sugar with other therapies.