LANSING, Mich. (WOWO) — As GLP-1 medications continue to grow in popularity as weight loss treatments, health experts are warning patients that maintaining results after stopping the drugs can be challenging without long-term lifestyle changes.
GLP-1 medications, including drugs commonly prescribed for diabetes and weight management, have seen a dramatic increase in use in recent years. A Gallup poll released in July found that 6% of surveyed adults reported using a GLP-1 medication in 2024, with that number rising to 15% two years later.
Doctors and nutrition specialists say the medications can be effective tools for weight loss, but they emphasize that patients should have a plan for maintaining healthy habits before stopping treatment…