GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss, study finds

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.
Understanding pros and cons of medical weight loss drugs: What you need to know
As the new year sparks a wave of weight loss resolutions and millions turn to weight loss medications, rising costs and the growing popularity of compounded alternatives have raised critical questions.
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.
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 Medicaid and have become yo-yo dieters who, despite their best efforts at changing their eating habits and lifestyles,
Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.
Hello Healthy: A New Year, New Options for Weight Loss and Better Health
Dignity Health January marks Healthy Weight Awareness Month, and with the new year, many are setting health and weight loss goals. As part of this, medical treatments are being
Medicare Expands Coverage of Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug
Eli Lilly’s popular anti-obesity drug Zepbound could get a sales boost after the U.S. Medicare program decided to pay for its use to treat sleep apnea. The Centers f
Ozempic: A Diabetes Drug Driving Weight Loss? – What You Need to Know
"Because most people with obesity have elevated insulin levels, they develop insulin resistance, which contributes to weight gain. Semaglutide (or Ozempic) helps lower the levels of this fat-storing hormone, making it easier for the body to burn fat and lose weight," said Dr. Owens.
Ozempic: Beyond Diabetes, A Breakthrough for Weight Loss?
None
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.
FDA issues draft guidance on developing weight loss drugs
The U.S. FDA has released a new draft guidance for drugmakers to aid them in developing new treatments for obesity. The new document replaces an earlier draft guidance issued in February 2007. The new guidance stated that its focus is on the design of clinical trials and endpoints to demonstrate sustained weight loss,
NBC News on MSN20d
FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea
The approval supports evidence that GLP-1 drugs improve overall health along with weight loss. In March, the FDA ...
Knowridge10d
FDA approves first drug for sleep apnea treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zepbound, a prescription weight-loss medication, as the first drug ...
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
which was approved for weight loss for those with obesity, or who are overweight and have a weight-related health ...