Weight loss drugs fail to address the real problem and create dangerous dependencies. These medications only work while patients take them, with two-thirds of lost weight returning within a year of stopping, leaving people worse off with less muscle mass and lower metabolism. The drugs violate medicine's basic principle of doing no harm, costing patients thousands annually while cycling through failed attempts that reinforce shame and depression.
GLP-1 therapies represent a breakthrough in treating obesity as the chronic disease it truly is, offering hope to over 1 billion people worldwide. These medications reduce cardiovascular events, improve kidney disease and sleep apnea, and provide the first truly effective treatment option after six decades of inadequate solutions. Comprehensive care combining these therapies with behavioral support can transform lives and bend the curve on diabetes and related conditions.
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