GLP-1 Medication for Weight Loss: Should You Consider Them

And I guess that leads to the next question. Is it okay to be taking these drugs or asking our doctor about these drugs if we are not diabetic? So for, you know, when it first came on the market, right. It was pretty exclusive to diabetics. And then as you were just talking about it, became popular for its weight loss effects. When you get asked that question as a dietitian, what, how do you respond?

Yeah, I love this question. And yes, absolutely. Should people use GLP1 drugs for weight loss if they don't have diabetes? I would say yes. GLP1 drugs can be used for weight loss and people who don't have diabetes. But you do have a significant need to lose weight. In fact, the FDA here in the United States has approved certain GLP1 medications like Wobi was, which I'll talk about here shortly, specifically for weight management. So 100% these medications can be used only for weight loss. But I do strongly feel that these medications are meant to help people that need to lose a significant amount of weight, people who have struggled with weight their entire lives. It is definitely not a medication that is meant to be used for people who are looking to lose 10 to 15 pounds. Because it would just be so great if I could just drop a pan size, even though I don't technically need to.