"In the 1980s, scientists made a discovery that would eventually lead to the development of drugs now used worldwide to treat diabetes and to help people manage obesity through weight loss injections. One of the key scientists behind this breakthrough was Svetlana Mojsov. She discovered that a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) plays an important role in how our bodies respond to food."
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In the 1980s scientists identified a discovery that led to drugs used worldwide for diabetes and obesity management. Svetlana Mojsov was a key scientist who discovered that GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) regulates how bodies respond to food. Her work enabled drug companies to develop GLP-1–based treatments, initially for type 2 diabetes and later as weight-loss injections. Eyewitness accounts and archival material bring the scientific breakthrough to life. The Witness History programme presents nine-minute episodes that revisit global events, scientific breakthroughs and cultural moments through first-hand testimony and archival sources, offering diverse historical examples and figures.
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