The invention provides methods for treating diabetes or obesity, as well as methods for inducing weight loss, preventing weight gain, or controlling weight in a patient in need thereof. The methods comprise administering to the patient at least one effective dose of a GLP-1 receptor agonist, or a regimen of GLP-1 receptor agonist comprising a plurality of substantially evenly spaced doses. The effective dose or regimen does not induce substantial nausea or appetite suppression in the patient.
