The prescription peptides semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide are generally intended for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher , or a BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea (FDA Wegovy prescribing information)
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The medication helps signal to your brain to eat less and store less, says Mir Ali, MD, a bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California
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However, specialists say these drugs are only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to managing one of the most widespread chronic health conditions in the United States