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GLP-1 has quickly become one of those wellness buzzwords that seems to show up overnight, often paired with dramatic headlines, strong opinions, and very little nuance

Chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol) Treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity

Al Ashi S, Shah R, Iftikhar N, Lingvay I, Kinaan M, Mansi IA

Importantly for the availability of coverage across the workforce, the share of firms with 5,000 or more workers covering these medications for weight loss increased significantly over the last year (from 28% in 2024 to 43% in 2025)

Healthcare professionals should monitor nutritional status, functional capacity, and encourage appropriate physical activity in patients using GLP-1 medications for weight management
