(No one is telling me that I look great
Patients can sign-up to receive automated email alerts for when a GLP-1 drug is reported in supply in their area, or when the status of a GLP-1 drug on the FDAs Drug Shortage List changes
Currently, depending on your diagnosed health conditions, GLP-1s can be prescribed to help you with: Controlling blood sugar (for example, Victoza) Assisting with weight management (for example, Saxenda) Treating obstructive sleep apnea (for example, Zepbound) Slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease (for example, Ozempic) Reducing cardiovascular events, including death, heart attack, and stroke (for example, Wegovy) How GLP-1s Work GLP-1s fill in for the GLP-1 hormones your body naturally makes, per StatPearls
theyre usually just repackaged weight loss supplements marketed under a new name. She adds that what people describe as success is more likely due to belief rather than biology: Any results people notice are far more likely due to the placebo effectwhen you believe something will help, you may naturally start making healthier choices, like eating more mindfully or being more active, which can lead to weight loss on its own