Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others

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.
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.
How do GLP-1s boost weight loss and heart health?
Weight loss tops many folks' list of New Year's resolutions, and lots of people are turning to cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to help them drop excess pounds.
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.
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,
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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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How grocers can appeal to consumers taking GLP-1s
As usage of the medications increases, Circana research indicates deli and produce could be bright spots for spending.
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Evidence Mounts for Benefit of GLP-1s Against Heart Disease
Expanding volumes of data point to mechanisms beyond weight loss and blood sugar control that contribute to cardiovascular ...
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GLP-1s: The Key to Meet BMI Cutoff for Orthopedic Surgery?
Surgeons are collaborating with obesity medicine physicians, turning to GLP-1s to help high BMI patients qualify for surgery.
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How do GLP-1s Boost Weight Loss, Heart Health?
How do GLP-1s Boost Weight Loss, Heart Health? By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Weight loss tops many folks’ list of New Years resolutions ...
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Bariatric Surgeons Face Decline As GLP-1s Gain Ground In Obesity Treatment
Recent market research reveals that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) injections are set to dominate the obesity treatment ...