Novo Nordisk received a warning letter last week from the FDA for failing to investigate and report adverse events potentially linked to its blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempicincluding deaths
Some people plateau temporarily, which is normal and does not mean the medication has stopped workingadjusting dose or reviewing eating patterns usually restarts progress
For cardiovascular and metabolic benefits, longer treatment durations produce more sustained protection
A number of digital health companies including Ro, Noom, 23andMe and WeightWatchers also offer access to compounded GLP-1 medications
Be cautious of unverified online sellers, which carry safety and legal risks
Not all GLP-1s are approved for obesity treatment, and this analysis includes all FDA-approved GLP-1s, including those approved for obesity (Saxenda, Weogvy, Zepbound) as well as those approved for type 2 diabetes (see Table 1)