Cardiologist explains GLP-1 for weight loss

GLP-1 medicines help control blood sugar and reduce appetite by slowing stomach emptying and signaling fullness to the brain.

GLP-1 is recommended for people with obesity (BMI over 30 kg/m²) or overweight (BMI of 27 kg/m² or higher) with conditions like Type 2 diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver disease, sleep apnoea, or high blood pressure.

GLP-1 should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with personal/family history of medullary thyroid cancer, MEN2, pancreatitis, or gastroparesis.