GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar, improving your metabolism and knocking out cravings
Recently, Ozempic has also gained attention for its use in weight loss, although its primary purpose remains blood sugar control
The FDA approved Lillys drug for people who are considered obese, with a body mass index of 30 or higher, or those who are overweight with a related health condition, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes
Walking, light yoga, stretching, mobility work, or easy cycling are all fine
These predispositions do not determine exact medication response, but they may help contextualize why some PCOS patients respond robustly to GLP-1 monotherapy while others require dual-receptor activation for meaningful improvement
WeightWatchers says its GLP-1 program was developed by its team of obesity specialists, clinicians, behavior-change scientists, dietitians and fitness experts and solves a gap in the market as new weight loss medications take off