"They're not shortcuts": How weight loss drugs became the business of shame
The use of GLP-1 drugs sparked the term "Ozempic shaming" to describe the negative perceptions faced by those who choose medical interventions for weight management. Some critics argue that using the drugs is akin to "taking a shortcut," overlooking the complex factors that contribute to obesity.
I’m a weight-loss doctor — the unusual complication I’m seeing from Ozempic-like drugs
A top NYC weight-loss doctor shared the surprising skin complication that he’s encountered in patients using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.
Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
By comparison, the FDA-approved drug liraglutide only resulted in just under 6% weight loss after 26 weeks, the researchers found. Common adverse side effects from the drugs included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation, researchers noted. However, side effects so bad people had to stop taking the drugs were rare.
How do GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss?
Dr. Mehmet Furkan Burak said people who have lost weight and then gained it again can feel guilt or shame and blame themselves for it.
Ozempic 3.0? This drug causes the greatest weight loss — by far
Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.
Novel drug confers weight loss of up to 20% at 1 year in phase 2 study
Maridebart cafraglutide, a novel injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist/GIP receptor antagonist, reduced body weight by up to approximately 20% at 1 year in patients with overweight or obesity without a weight loss plateau,
Less than 50% of employers cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss: JPM survey
"Coverage for these weight-loss drugs has significant cost implications for employers, as a previous KFF analysis estimated that almost 50 million adults in employer plans meet the clinical criteria for taking such drugs, which can cost thousands of dollars annually per person," according to a report from Kaiser Family Health (KFF) in October.
GLP-1s cut surgery complication risk in some patients: Study
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs may reduce the risk of surgical complications in diabetic patients, according to a large new study. The study showed diabetic patients taking GLP-1 drugs,
High-cost weight loss drugs are sending employers to nutrition counseling in a boost for startups
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Variety of GLP-1 Drugs Help People Without Diabetes Lose Weight: Review
With three meds approved for weight management and several on the way, these may make a dent in the obesity epidemic.
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Are Patients On GLP-1s Getting the Right Nutrients?
As GLP-1 RA use soars, experts are worried that patients may not be getting the right nutrients in their diets. How can ...
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GLP-1 Medications Fuel Growth in Medical Aesthetics, with Weight Loss Accounting for 11% of Non-Surgical Spending in 2024
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Early Intervention Central to Treating Muscle Mass Loss in Patients Losing Weight With GLP-1 Meds
Research showed that patients who lose weight on GLP-1 agonists frequently experience muscle mass loss. Obesity experts share ...