Beyond their original design for diabetes and the notable side effect of losing significant amounts of weight, clinical trials have shown that GLP-1s reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease progression, heart failure, and even COVID-19 mortality
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They also help break down stubborn fat, improve liver health and promote fat burning
Critical pricing verification - the NextMed precedent: In December 2025, the FTC finalized an enforcement action against a GLP-1 telehealth company (NextMed) partly because it advertised a monthly membership price that did not include the actual cost of the GLP-1 drug, lab work, or provider consultation fees
Typically, it is administered via a small subcutaneous injection 5 nights a week