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Novo Nordisk's oral Wegovy is now available, with Lilly's orforglipron approval expected soon
Creating oral GLP-1 drugs required solving major absorption challenges with peptide molecules
The pill format could dramatically expand the $50 billion+ GLP-1 market to new patient populations

DT Editorial Team·Mar 8, 2026·3 min read·via statnews.com

Twin Health creates AI-powered digital replicas of patients' metabolisms using data from four wearable sensors
The system processes 3,000 daily data points to generate personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations
Clinical trials showed 89% of participants achieved target blood sugar levels while reducing medications
The company recently raised $53 million to expand its digital twin technology platform
The approach could help patients reduce dependence on costly GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·6 min read·via wired.com

NTU researchers develop an oral gut-based compound that blocks fat absorption without entering systemic circulation
The compound works by blocking intestinal fat receptors and promoting beneficial gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids
Animal models showed less weight gain on high-fat diets, with a commercialization path starting as a supplement

DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·3 min read·via medicalxpress.com