4 Discussion Current evidence strongly supports the efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists for inducing substantial weight loss, improving metabolic control, and reducing cardiovascular risk often surpassing the short-term effects of exercise alone ( Exercise and lifestyle interventions, while generally less potent for weight loss, provide unique and irreplaceable health benefits preserving skeletal muscle, improving cardiorespiratory fitness, enhancing psychological well-being, and lowering chronic disease risk ( Hybrid care models that integrate pharmacotherapy with behavioral support are emerging as the most promising framework for sustainable obesity and diabetes management ( Persistent challenges include the high cost and limited accessibility of GLP-1RAs, variable long-term adherence, and a lack of long-term data on sustainability, relapse rates, and overall health outcomes
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(Previously, Ozempic was being used for weight loss but had only been approved for diabetes.) In the years following approval, a growing number of household names from Oprah to Elon Musk spoke publicly about their positive experiences using GLP-1s for weight loss
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