GLP-1, Weight Loss

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.
GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss Aren’t Cost-Saving Yet
Intuitively, it would seem that GLP-1 use for obesity would reduce overall medical costs despite the increase in drug spending. But thus far, the data don’t show this.
"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.
Preserving muscle with GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Big deal or nothing to worry about?
On the surface, the formula for weight loss seems simple: eat less and move more. But giving that advice to someone with obesity is like telling someone with depression to cheer up. Weight loss isn't easy,
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.
Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
We found that, of the 12 GLP-1 (drugs) identified by our search, the greatest mean body weight reduction was reported in randomized controlled trials of retatrutide, tirzepatid
Two years on, are GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro here to stay?
In January 2023, the world was abuzz with stories of a revolutionary weight-loss drug – a simple, self-administered injection that promised to transform the lives of those struggling with obesity. The click-baity headlines surrounding Ozempic,
High-cost weight loss drugs are sending employers to nutrition counseling in a boost for startups
Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss ...
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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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Metsera links GLP-1 drug to 11% weight loss after 12 weeks, teeing up trial of monthly dosing
Metsera has linked its GLP-1 drug candidate to weight loss of up to 11.3% after 12 weeks, encouraging the biotech to use some ...
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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 ...
LifeVantage: Bold Move Into The GLP-1 Weight Loss Market Turns Out To Be A Major Winner - Buy
LifeVantage's new MindBody GLP-1 System is riding the coattails of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. See why I rate LFVN stock as a ...
GLP-1 Medications Fuel Growth in Medical Aesthetics, with Weight Loss Accounting for 11% of Non-Surgical Spending in 2024
Guidepoint Qsight, a leader in leveraging proprietary data to provide unmatched analytics solutions, today revealed new ...
Jonathan Van Ness Says He's on Weight-Loss Medication to Control His Binge-Eating Disorder: 'I Have a Confession to Make'
"Yes, I am on a GLP-1 for a weight-loss medication,” the 'Queer Eye' star said Jonathan Van Ness is opening up on how ...
Terry Smith Sells Diageo Stock on Concern Over Weight-Loss Drugs
British fund manager Terry Smith has sold his stake in Diageo Plc, citing concerns about the management of the drinks company ...