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Are Olympic Athletes Using GLP-1s?

An anti-doping group is keeping a close eye on the use of these obesity and diabetes drugs in elite athletes. Here’s why.
CNN

More people with type 1 diabetes are using GLP-1 drugs, study finds, despite limited evidence on safety or effectiveness

The use of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound in people with type 1 diabetes has risen sharply over the past decade, a new study finds, even though there’s little information on the drugs’ safety ...
Medscape

New Data Shed Light on Who Stops Using GLP-1 Drugs, and Why

A majority of people with overweight or obesity prescribed glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) discontinue them within 1 year, with higher quit rates among those without type 2 ...
NPR

As GLP-1s become more available, some who aren't overweight may consider using them

GLP-1 drugs are meant to treat metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity. But as they become more available, some people might choose to use them even if they're not currently overweight. NPR's ...