People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s, and doctors are alarmed

Medical professionals are raising concerns as individuals with a history of eating disorders, such as anorexia, increasingly use GLP-1 medications.

Justin Tomlinson

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People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s, and doctors are alarmed

Stevee Williams, a restaurant manager based in Houston, experienced a surge of anxiety regarding her physical appearance in a bridesmaid dress while preparing for her sister’s upcoming wedding. Williams, who had previously been diagnosed with anorexia, represents a demographic of patients that has increasingly alarmed medical professionals: individuals with active or past eating disorders who are obtaining and using GLP-1 medications.[1][2]

The trend of individuals with eating disorders taking GLP-1s has triggered widespread alarm among doctors. Medical experts are deeply concerned about the implications of people with a history of eating disorders, such as anorexia, using these medications, warning of the potential dangers to their health and recovery.[1][2]

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