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It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2022 to help control blood sugar levels in adults with Type 2 diabetes, but healthcare providers often prescribe this medicine off-label (for a non-FDA-approved use) for weight loss in people with obesity (or overweight with certain medical conditions)
At Super Bowl LX, companies behind blockbuster GLP-1 medications spent tens of millions of dollars to court a mass audience
They work best when combined with improved nutrition, regular physical activity, and behavioral strategies to address emotional or stress-related eating
How much weight you lose and how quickly depends on: Your current and goal weights Your overall health The dose of medications most successful for you Combining lifestyle changes with your medical treatment You are most likely to achieve lasting weight changes if you incorporate moderate physical activity and nutritionally balanced foods into your weight loss program
Researchers are exploring nanoparticle carriers, enzyme inhibitors, and absorption enhancers to make daily oral GLP-1s easier to take and potentially more effective