By reducing hunger and calorie intake, GLP-1 medications allow for gradual, sustainable weight loss without the need for drastic calorie restrictions or excessive exercise
others simply dont eat because theyre not hungry, so malnutrition can be an issue, says Leigh ODonnell, head of shopper and category insights at Kantar Retail IQ, which conducts ongoing shopper research on GLP-1 users
Research specifically notes that semaglutide does not appear to compromise immune defense against infections
Patients who do not make the necessary changes to their diet often do not lose weight as fast as expected
She added that social media stories, celebrity promotion and oversimplified messaging have collectively created the impression among many patients that these drugs are a miracle cure, rather than one component of a broader obesity treatment approach
After active weight loss, many patients transition into our structured Weight Loss Maintenance Program, which may include lower-dose semaglutide, Oral GLP-1, wellness therapies, or non-medication strategies based on individual needs