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Adults with a BMI of 30 or higher are considered to have obesity

Looking from 2023 to 2024, the latest year of data available, prescriptions and gross spending for Wegovy (first approved for obesity in 2021, approved for cardiovascular disease in 2024) and Mounjaro (approved for type 2 diabetes in 2022) more than doubled, and prescriptions and gross spending for Zepbound (first approved for obesity in 2023, approved for sleep apnea in 2024) increased more than fivefold

The drug also helped improve related conditions like knee osteoarthritis and sleep apnea

GLP-1 medications should be used only under the supervision of qualified medical professionals, and suitability for treatment varies by individual based on their health status and medical history

[5] You get the best results from either medication by following your treatment plan alongside long-term lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and increased physical activity