SELECT enrolled patients without diabetes who had established cardiovascular disease and obesity, and semaglutide 2.4 mg reduced MACE by 20%
You may be a candidate for a GLP-1 medication if you have: A BMI of 30 or higher, or A BMI of 27 or higher with a related health condition, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes Healthy Lifestyle Habits Still Matter When Taking GLP-1s GLP-1 medications can help you lose significant weight, but theyre most effective when combined with healthy habitsnot used as a substitute
Many patients in the SURPASS trials achieved HbA1c below 5.7 percent, which is the threshold for normal glycemia
This is why Fishman says those with a history of anxiety and insomnia arent great candidates for a bupropion-naltrexone prescription, and thats also why it carries a warning from the FDA that it may lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors (though the risk is very small)
MedicalDaily Evidence Check Study type: Phase 3 randomized controlled trial (ATTAIN program) Participants: Adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity Approval date: April 1, 2026 What it found: Average weight loss of approximately 12.4% (about 27 lbs) at highest dose over 72 weeks What it did not prove: That it matches injectable GLP-1 efficacy
The reward centers reduce the dopamine response to food, making that slice of pizza feel less compelling