Summary:

- Daniel Drucker, a Canadian scientist, has won the prestigious Breakthrough Prize for his discovery of a hormone called GLP-1, which is used in the diabetes medications Ozempic and Mounjaro.
- GLP-1 is a hormone produced in the gut that helps regulate blood sugar levels and can also lead to weight loss. Drucker's research on GLP-1 has been instrumental in the development of these effective diabetes treatments.
- This award recognizes Drucker's groundbreaking work in the field of endocrinology and his contributions to improving the lives of people with diabetes through his scientific discoveries.