9 Mental health Diabetic patients treated with tirzepatide, semaglutide, dulaglutide, and exenatide are less likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety
But there have been increasing reports they have helped people curb addictive behavior for things like drinking, smoking tobacco, cannabis, other drugs like cocaine, skin picking, gambling and even shopping and nail biting
Chronic Infections and Other Medical Conditions Persistent infections like mononucleosis or Lyme disease can cause prolonged fatigue
Source: Arrone, et al New England J of Medicine May 11, 2025 Implications for employers: Employers looking to cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss should review formulary options to best balance cost and clinical outcomes
Health education plays a crucial role in managing conditions like type 2 diabetes by supporting lifestyle modifications and coaching
Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are approved for chronic weight management