Who Should Take Weight Loss Medication? Is It Beneficial for All Diabetics? A Doctor Explains
Weight Loss Drugs: Who Should Take Them? Doctor Explains Benefits for Diabetics
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News18•26-03-2026, 15:55
Weight Loss Drugs: Who Should Take Them? Doctor Explains Benefits for Diabetics
•Ozempic and Mounjaro, originally for diabetes, are now effective for weight loss, with generic versions expected soon.
•Dr. Paras Agarwal states GLP-1 receptor agonists are beneficial for diabetics, especially those overweight, but not all patients need them.
•Dosage starts low (e.g., 1ml/week) and can increase to 2.4ml/week for weight loss, depending on patient response and side effects.
•Weight loss drugs are recommended if BMI is over 30, or over 27 with co-morbidities like diabetes, high blood pressure, or fatty liver.
•These drugs are for health risk reduction, not just cosmetic weight loss, and must be used under expert medical supervision due to potential side effects.
