India, Aug. 3 -- GLP-1 receptor agonists have quickly become some of the most talked-about medicines for managing type 2 diabetes and supporting weight loss. Drugs such as semaglutide help reduce appetite, improve blood sugar control, and make people feel fuller for longer. But with their growing popularity has come another worrying trend-the rise of counterfeit GLP-1 medicines. These fake products may contain the wrong ingredients, the wrong dose, harmful contaminants, or even no active medicine at all. Using them can delay treatment, worsen your condition, and even lead to serious health complications.

Dr Saurabh Bansal, Senior Consultant - General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi, tells HealthShots that knowing...