Experts warn GLP-1 weight loss pills risk misuse and eating disorder harm

13 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Apr 30

Renfrew Center's Sam DeCaro and Modern Health's Dr Sarah Gupta say easier access to newly FDA-approved pills may expose people with disordered eating to poorly screened treatment.
They stress GLP-1 drugs can deliver real metabolic and cardiovascular benefits, but growing cultural visibility may intensify pressure to be thin and trigger or worsen restrictive behaviours.
Experts say weight loss is not an eating-disorder treatment, long-term effects remain largely unknown, and safer use should involve screening, monitoring and support from doctors, therapists and dietitians.

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