Most Patients Keep Weight Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots, Study Finds
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Patients using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs began spacing out their weekly injections after losing weight, with some administering shots every two to three weeks.
- Dr. Mitch Biermann, an obesity specialist, observed this pattern and started recommending the spaced-out dosing to other patients.
- A study led by Dr. Biermann found that after 36 weeks, most patients who spaced out their GLP-1 injections maintained their weight loss and experienced continued health benefits such as lower blood pressure and improved blood sugar control.
