Obes Res Clin Pract
Increased Insulin Sensitivity: GLP drugs help increase insulin secretion when blood sugar levels are high, which can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce fat storage
Note: If youre already receiving a GLP-1 through Medicare Part D for an FDA-approved covered usesuch as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, MASH, or obstructive sleep apneayoull continue getting that medication through your Part D plan
Results for albiglutide were also neutral in the Harmony Outcomes Study, although hospitalization for heart failure was assesed composite with cardiovascular death as a secondary endpoint (67)
A 2025 study published in Obesity found that GLP1 users lost 7.7% of body weight on semaglutide and 12.4% on tirzepatide after one year, roughly half the weight loss seen in randomized trials
The World Health Organization on Monday released new guidance on GLP-1 medications for adults with obesity, recommending their long-term, continuous use when clinically appropriate