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GLP-1 medications are FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults with a BMI of 30 or greater, or a BMI of 27 or greater alongside at least one weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol

Researchers in BMJ reviewed almost 10,000 reports of the use of weight loss medications or behavioral programs, and identified 37 studies with low risk of bias (with 9,431 participants) on which to perform a meta-analysis

Research shows that GLP-1 medications combined with lifestyle interventions produce stronger outcomes than medication alone

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