The rest? Wasted
GLP-1 shots, including medications like semaglutide GLP-1 and Tirzepatide , typically begin working within a few weeks of starting treatment, although the rate at which weight loss occurs can vary between individuals
Every time I open Instagram, I see an ad from a telehealth provider pushing GLP-1s from this new angle: Lose those last five, 10, 15 pounds! Try an extra-low dose! These companies are saying out loud what some of us have long suspected: Aesthetic weight-loss goals, rather than health needs, are the motivating factor for a number of people interested in taking GLP-1s
Novo Nordisks Competitors The move also intensifies competition in the fast-growing GLP-1 market, where Novo Nordisk faces pressure from rival drugmaker Eli Lilly, which makes diabetes medication Mounjaro and weight-loss drug Zepbound
These resources help patients understand how such treatments function within broader metabolic care plans