If a pill fits your life better, that can be a clinical advantagebecause consistency beats perfection
For GLP-1 drugs, the risks include: Increased anxiety or panic from unstable blood sugar Triggering or worsening depression Heightened risk of obsessive eating behaviors Potential for self-esteem issues or body image dysmorphia For someone already struggling with mental health, these risks are compounded making proper medical oversight essential
They often cant get the drugs now because theyre expensive
With Dietitian-Developed Recipes and Education Hers/Hims Pros FSA/HSA eligible Personalized treatment plans Unlimited messaging check-ins with licensed providers Side-effect support Program developed by weight loss specialists Includes nutrition and behavioral education, custom lessons Cons Not available in all states Doesnt accept insurance Price GLP-1s costs vary by brand, start at $1,799 per month Generic liraglutide available for $299/month with upfront payment of one-year commitment price of $3,588/year, depending on product/subscription plan chosen Key Specs Accepts insurance: No Weight loss program included: No GLP-1 brand names offered: Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, generic liraglutide Type of GLP-1 available: Injectable Cancel any time: Yes Unlike many online GLP-1 companies, Hers/Hims offers patients access to nutrition education and recipes developed by registered dietitians
Lixisenatide, a drug developed to treat type 2 diabetes, shows neuroprotective effects in a mouse model of alzheimers disease
Noom members on GLP-1s actually log more meals, weigh in more often, and log more exercise by their second month than those on Noom without a GLP-1
