There are also prescribing limits, Rothberg says
How do you start a GLP-1 weight-loss medication
According to FDA guidance, GLP-1 medications are not recommended for people who have: Pregnancy, because safety data are limited and pregnancy requires appropriate weight gain and nutrient storage A prior history of pancreatitis, due to a risk of triggering inflammation of the pancreas A history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2), a rare genetic condition linked to thyroid cancer in animal studies A clinician will review your medical history carefully to determine whether these medications are appropriate for you

These changes occur quickly so its not a long-time horizon to realize these benefits (from a sheer cost perspective). Obesity: A Dynamic Endocrine Issue In June 2013, the American Medical Association acknowledged obesity as a disease, writing in its resolution, The suggestion that obesity is not a disease but rather a consequence of a chosen lifestyle exemplified by overeating and/or inactivity is equivalent to suggesting that lung cancer is not a disease because it was brought about by individual choice to smoke cigarettes. Ten years later, and theres much more work to do
Some people decide they dont want to stay on medication indefinitely