The rise of weight loss drugs – and the potential pitfalls

GLP-1 medications have been around for 20 years, first developed to treat diabetes, but now they have become a household name for losing weight – and their popularity is set to soar further.

By Cathy O’Leary

Managing weight issues has long been a mainstay of general practice, given two-thirds of Australian adults are overweight or obese, and carrying too many kilos is a strong risk factor for a long list of diseases.

But a relative newcomer to the obesity first aid kit is re-shaping not just bodies but also the weight management landscape....

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