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Signs Emotional Eating May Be Affecting Why GLP-1 medications are not working Some common signs include: Eating when you are not physically hungry Using food to manage stress or emotions Feeling out of control around certain foods Frequent evening or nighttime overeating Thinking about food despite feeling physically full Feeling guilty after eating Experiencing cycles of restriction followed by overeating If these patterns are present, emotional eating may be contributing to why a GLP-1 medication is not producing the results you expected
They are prescription-only medicines and are used to treat type-2 diabetes and, in some cases, weight management under medical supervision
Using your medication as directed and finding the right dose is important to help you achieve the best possible results while keeping you safe on your weight loss journey
Orforglipron is designed for daily oral administration without food or water restrictions, whereas oral semaglutide must be taken on an empty stomach with water followed by a minimum 30-minute wait before consuming other food, drinks, or medications
For patients focused on stronger weight loss, standard-dose semaglutide or tirzepatide may be the better starting point