[Find a local AOA doctor near you] How GLP-1s Affect Eye Health For most people, GLP-1 medications are safe and effective
When Bonnie Lange learned her insurance wouldnt cover the weight loss drug Wegovy, she knew out-of-pocket costs were out of the question at more than $1,300 a month
They work by making you feel full longer, slowing digestion, and improving how your body processes insulin, which can lead to significant weight loss
Short-acting formulations like exenatide (Byetta) clear within 1224 hours, while long-acting options such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) can take 45 weeks to fully eliminate
The bottom line GLP-1 drugs are not a replacement for insulin, and they are not officially approved for T1D (outside of the new 2026 ADA recommendation for T1D with obesity)
A molecule can be essential inside the body without an infusion of that molecule being proven to improve symptoms in a healthy person