People taking GLP-1 medications may experience a range of positive effects: Lower blood sugar levels, leading to improved diabetes control Promote weight loss, which can improve overall health and lower the risk of related medical problems Lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease in people with diabetes or those at high cardiovascular risk Improve liver health in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) Help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, supporting overall heart health Reduce appetite and food cravings, making healthy eating patterns easier to maintain Less likely than some other diabetes medicines to cause low blood sugar or unwanted weight gain Can provide meaningful and lasting results for people who have struggled to lose weight with lifestyle changes alone Are there specific lifestyle changes that work best with these medications

GLP-1 drugs are projected to become one of the largest therapeutic markets in pharmaceutical history, with some estimates suggesting global sales could exceed $80100 billion annually within the next decade
Once depleted, your body must shift to fat oxidation as the primary fuel source
Phase III clinical data show 1215% mean body weight reduction over 68 weeks in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity
Key Takeaway While Ozempic and other GLP-1s are being widely promoted, they are not safe or appropriate for individuals with eating disorders
"Better" depends on your health history, goals, and what is safely available