The number of people prescribed GLP-1 medications who were neither obese nor suffering from conditions related to diabetes jumped from fewer than 7,600 in 2018 to nearly 108,000 in 2023, according to a study published recently in the American Journal of Managed Care
For semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), stop at least two months before attempting pregnancy
But others are getting to work on figuring out how to cope as they find themselves swimming against the tide in a snack industry feeling pressure from rising GLP-1 use by formerly heavy users of their brands
One older study found that small amounts of these compounds can pass through the skin from adhesive patches, but theres no evidence that this level of absorption translates into meaningful weight loss
If there was not a backup option, I would have been left with a tough decision, Grant said
Researchers exploring lyophilized vs liquid peptides or other formulation types should prioritize sourcing from regulated entities within their country