BUFFALO, N.Y. — A lot of people struggle with their weight. Studies show GLP-1s can help many reach goals they couldn’t before.
A Gallup poll in 2025 found 1 in 8 Americans use GLP-1s; the number has doubled since 2024.
“I went to my doctor for my check-up after I had [my daughter] and she said, ‘you know, with your BMI being what it is and with things you’ve tried in the past, this might be a good thing for you to do,’ ” explained GLP-1 user Catherine Whalen…