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Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don’t lose weight

Some individuals using new obesity drugs, like Wegovy, experience limited weight loss, with Griffin losing only 13 pounds after a year and a half.
An estimated 20% of patients may not respond well to these medications, according to the information provided.
Dr. Katherine Saunders describes the journey as an "emotional roller coaster" due to high expectations and potential disappointment.

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Spectrum News

Study shows people wasted more food after starting anti-obesity medications

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rhyljournal.co.uk

Public health Wales experts reveal main barrier to people managing their weight

Time to Talk Public Health Wales has found that environmental and social factors are the main barriers preventing people from managing their weight.

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Newser

New Fad in Weight-Loss Meds: Microdosing

When you hear about the microdosing of drugs, it typically refers to psychedelics these days. But the Los Angeles Times reports the concept is now in play for weight-loss drugs exploding in popularity. The story begins with the example of Shauna Bookless, who was looking to shed pounds but found...

4 months ago·Miami, United States

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Republican-American

Even with obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight

Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of […]

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Yeshiva World News

Even With Access To Blockbuster Obesity Drugs, Some People Don’t Lose Weight

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Inquirer

Even with access to obesity drugs, some people don’t lose weight

NEW MEXICO, United States — Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of the monthly cost. For Griffin, the hardest part of using the new drugs wasn’t access. …

4 months ago·Manila, Philippines

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