Clinical assessments were conducted every 3 months to evaluate efficacy, measured as percentage of total weight loss (%TWL), excess weight loss (%EWL), changes in BMI, and improvement in comorbidities, as well as tolerance, monitored for adverse effects including gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) and discontinuation rates
While most insurance companies will cover GLP-1s when used for diabetes, they aren't always covered for weight loss , meaning people may have to pay for these drugs out of pocket
JAMA Netw Open 7(10):e2439887e2439887 Wang L, Wang W, Kaelber DC, Xu R, Berger NA (2024) GLP-1 receptor agonists and colorectal cancer risk in drug-naive patients with type 2 diabetes, with and without overweight/obesity
Due to this, many people find Zepbound injections highly effective and sometimes associated with fewer side effects, though results and reactions can vary between individuals
Many people are looking to build muscle on GLP-1 as part of a healthier, stronger lifestyle
Excessive weight loss may occur too quickly, requiring dose adjustments
