is glp-1 available in pill form APPROVED: U.S. regulators have approved a version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, which the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. Read More and stomach upset GLP-1 Pills: What to know

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Semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can help people lose about 5%15% of their body weight over roughly a year to a year and a half

MARKET TRENDS IN GLP-1 USAGE Recent market data suggest that around 5% of US adults (approximately 12.5 million people) have used or are currently using GLP-1s for weight loss alone.3 This is higher than the 7.4 million4 people (both adults and children) using insulin and equal to the 5% who have used or are currently using GLP-1s solely to treat a chronic condition such as diabetes or heart disease approximately 3% are using GLP-1s to both treat a chronic condition and to lose weight

Most patients who have type II diabetes or prediabetes will get coverage from their health insurance plans

One caveat the headlines miss: Category 1 reclassification is not FDA approval

Over a thousand individuals, including medical professionals, celebrities, and the general public, have travelled from around the world to experience their weight-loss treatment