Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for obesity: Growing popularity met with growing questions over safety

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Source: PLOS Medicine

Original: https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004871...

Published: 2026-01-14T14:00:00Z

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have revolutionized obesity care. The growing use of these drugs raises concerns about side effects. There are questions about the long-term results of treatment. Unregulated products are also a problem. Ensuring safe access requires supervision and monitoring. Coordinated clinical care is essential. Authors Ariana M. Chao, Adam Gilden, and Thomas A. Wadden discuss these aspects in perspective.