Their use is rising rapidly, and with good reason: These medications have been shown to reduce blood sugar, improve fatty liver, GERD, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, blood pressure, triglycerides, major adverse cardiovascular events, and even show potential benefits for conditions like alcohol use disorder (Mozaffarian et al., 2025
As with most medications, there can be side effects when using GLP-1 drugs
Creating A Sleep Routine That Supports Appetite Control A consistent sleep routine is a powerful tool for supporting appetite control and metabolic health
Scenario 2: BMI 28 with PCOS and prediabetes 32yearold woman, BMI 28 Irregular periods, PCOS, prediabetes, trying to conceive in 12 years Has seen a dietitian, made changes but only small weight shift She falls into the BMI 2730 + comorbidities bracket