Peptides vs. GLP-1 Medications: What’s the Difference?
Last updated: June 10, 2026 Quick Answer: GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are a specific class of peptide drugs approved to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes by mimicking gut hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar. Traditional peptide therapies, such as BPC-157 or CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, work through entirely different pathways and are used for…