GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss, study finds

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.
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.
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.
Novel drug confers weight loss of about 20% at 1 year in phase 2 study
Maridebart cafraglutide, a novel injectable GIP receptor antagonist/GLP-1 receptor agonist, reduced body weight by approximately 20% at 1 year in patients with overweight or obesity, according to a presentation.
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
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,
GLP-1 RAs Efficacious for Weight Loss in Overweight, Obesity Without Diabetes
For adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are efficacious for weight loss, according to a review published online Jan. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Health Matters: GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss, study finds
McGill University researchers say their study has found GLP-1 drugs are safe and effective for treating obesity and overweight adults without diabetes. The authors say the findings support using the medication to treat those who are overweight and obese among otherwise healthy patients.
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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 ...
GLP-1 Medications Fuel Growth in Medical Aesthetics, with Weight Loss Accounting for 11% of Non-Surgical Spending in 2024
Medspas are leading the charge in offering GLP-1 treatments, with 60% of medspas in the U.S. now providing these services, compared to 35% of aesthetic physician offices. Average spend per patient ...
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GLP-1 – diet food killer or new opportunity?
Diet food brands have been hit in recent years, but now GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are hitting the market, will this spell the ...
LifeVantage: Bold Move Into The GLP-1 Weight Loss Market Turns Out To Be A Major Winner - Buy
Financial writer recommends buying LifeVantage stock after exceeding Q2/FY2025 expectations with new MindBody GLP-1 System launch.
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 ...
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on ...
Medscape2d
Retatrutide Produces Greatest Weight Loss
Dual- and triple-agonist GLP-1s appear to achieve greater weight loss in an overview of clinical trials of approved and ...
Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness breaks silence on using weight loss drug: 'I have a confession to make'
Jonathan Van Ness is seen on the Netflix show, Queer Eye. He has, for the first time, spoken publicly about using weight loss ...
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Found introducing oral dissolvable GLP-1 tablet at reduced price
Weight management platform Found is today launching oral semaglutide dissolvable tablets for individuals looking for ...