Clinical trials show that patients who discontinue GLP-1 therapy experience a return of hunger signals and metabolic slowdown within weeks, making sustained weight loss extremely difficult without ongoing treatment
The type of reaction may also depend on the formulation, route of administration, individual sensitivity and other health factors
Ideally, a product would have both
Across the GLP-1 class, approved uses include type 2 diabetes, chronic weight management for specific brands, cardiovascular risk reduction in type 2 diabetes for several products, and obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity for Zepbound as of 2024
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