When GLP‑1s Fall Short

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Recent surveys show that about one in every eight adults in the United States — or 12% — are currently taking a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss or treatment of a chronic condition. Image for illustration purposes
Recent surveys show that about one in every eight adults in the United States — or 12% — are currently taking a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss or treatment of a chronic condition. Image for illustration purposes

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Over the last few years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have been growing in popularity for not only treating type 2 diabetes but also for weight loss. 

Recent surveys show that about one in every eight adults in the United States — or 12% — are currently taking a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss or treatment of a chronic condition.

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