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People who lose weight on Ozempic are viewed worse than people who don’t lose weight at all: study

Nypost · · 801 words · By McKenzie Beard
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“New research suggests that people may face more judgment for slimming down with the help of a GLP-1 drug than if they hadn’t lost weight at all.”
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Multiple web search results confirm a study involving GLP-1 medications and social stigma, specifically noting that participants evaluated people who lost weight via GLP-1s compared to those who didn't lose weight or used diet/exercise, with results indicating stigma.
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“In the study, Standen and her colleagues asked more than 600 participants to evaluate a fictional person based on their weight history.”
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Two independent web search results explicitly mention the study's methodology, including the use of fictional persons and the specific participant count of 607 (which aligns with 'more than 600').
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web search NEUTRAL — Erin Standen. Traci Mann Traci Mann. Objective Sustained weight loss is difficult to achieve, and weight regain is common due to biological and psychological changes caused by calorie deprivation.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Erin-Standen
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web search NEUTRAL — Researchers asked study participants to evaluate people who lost weight on GLP-1 medications compared with those who used diet and exercise, or didn’t lose weight at all. The results were clear.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91537786/glp-1-paradox-ozempic-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — In the first study, which included 607 participants, the fictional person was described as having either lost 35 pounds over the past year by taking a GLP-1 medication, lost the same amount through di…
https://studyfinds.com/using-ozempic-means-more-judgment/
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“GLP-1 use for weight loss has skyrocketed in recent years, climbing from 5.8% of US adults in February 2024 to 12.4% in October, according to a Gallup poll.”
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While one source mentions 13% of US adults have used a GLP-1 drug, the specific Gallup poll figures (5.8% in Feb to 12.4% in Oct) are not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets, although the general trend of increase is supported.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Obesity is common in the United States and is a major health issue associated with numerous diseases, specifically an increased risk of certain types of cancer, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabete…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity_in_the_United_States
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web search NEUTRAL — Weight-loss drugs are not the quick fix solution that many people believe, especially if you hope to keep the pounds off in the long-term. Sarah Le Brocq has direct experience of the transformative ef…
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260401-why-weight-loss-…
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web search NEUTRAL — How to Make a Berberine Smoothie for Weight Loss – 3 Fat-Burning RecipesBerberine and GLP-1 Weight Loss Comparison – Nature’s Ozempic?Berberine Smoothie Weight Loss: Reviews, Results, and Realistic Ex…
https://www.recipesspoon.com/berberine-smoothie-weight-loss/
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“Originally developed to treat diabetes, the drugs work by mimicking hormones released in the gut after eating, helping regulate blood sugar, appetite and cravings.”
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Web search results confirm GLP-1 agonists were developed for Type 2 diabetes and function by mimicking hormones to manage blood sugar and obesity.
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web search NEUTRAL — GLP-1 agonists are a class of medications that can help manage Type 2 diabetes and obesity. They’re often injection medications.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 18, 2026 · GLP-1s, one year later: Mayo Clinic experts discuss how these weight-loss and diabetes drugs work, changing access and costs, side effects, and what’s next.
https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/living-well/are-glp-1s-everyt…
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“studies showing people typically shed between 15% and 25% of their body weight after a year of consistent use.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of 'consistent' and general Wikipedia entries for specific drugs, but no specific study results confirming the 15-25% weight loss range over one year.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Liraglutide, sold under the brand name Victoza among others, is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, and chronic obesity. It is a second-line therapy for diabetes following first…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Orforglipron, sold under the brand name Foundayo, is an oral, non-peptide, small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist developed as a weight loss drug by Eli Lilly and Company. It was discovered by Chugai P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orforglipron
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Semaglutide is an anti-diabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and an anti-obesity medication used for long-term weight management and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardio…
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“Last year, the US adult obesity rate fell to 37%, down from a peak of 39.9% in 2022, Gallup data shows.”
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Two separate web search results explicitly state that the US adult obesity rate dropped to 37% from a peak of 39.9% in 2022.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — McKinley County is a county in the northwestern section of the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 72,902. Its county seat is Gallup. The county was creat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gallup, Inc. is an American multinational analytics and advisory company based in Washington, D.C. Founded by George Gallup in 1935, the company became known for conducting public opinion polls worldw…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gallup is a city in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States, with a population of 21,899 as of the 2020 census. A substantial percentage of its population is Native American, with residents from th…
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“That amounts to an estimated 7.6 million fewer obese adults nationwide compared with three years earlier.”
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Multiple sources explicitly state that the drop in obesity rate represents an estimated 7.6 million fewer obese adults compared to three years prior.
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web search NEUTRAL — Global obesity compared to the United States.Approximately nine million children over six years of age are considered obese. Several recent studies have shown that the rise in obesity in the US is slo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity_in_the_United_States
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web search NEUTRAL — Overall, this represents an estimated 7.6 million fewer obese adults in the country compared to just three years ago. Despite the drop, diagnoses of diabetes have hit an all-time high of 13.8%.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/u-obesity-rate-drops-37-…
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web search NEUTRAL — US obesity rate decline 2025 fewer obese adults statistics. Updated April 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. By YEET Magazine Staff, YEET Magazine.New data shows that the U.S. adult obesity rate has declined in …
https://www.yeetmagazine.com/us-obesity-rate-decline-2025-7-…
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“more than three-quarters quit within two years”
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One source mentions 'up to two-thirds of patients stop taking GLP-1s', but the specific claim that 'more than three-quarters quit within two years' is not explicitly corroborated by multiple sources in the provided text.
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web search NEUTRAL — Most people who take GLP-1s for weight loss feel full with smaller portions and have diminished food cravings (food noise). For those suffering from obesity, the natural level of GLP-1 in their bodies…
https://medium.com/wise-well/after-8-years-of-ozempic-is-our…
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web search NEUTRAL — Most people don’t like taking medications – especially longterm.Medication side effects. As the field of obesity medicine continues to advance, here are some points to consider when prescribing or tak…
https://drrobertkushner.com/managing-persistence-problems-st…
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web search NEUTRAL — GLP-1 drugs can help people lose weight. But they’re also changing people’s behavior. For more on GLP-1s and their possible impacts, read on.Some patients stop taking GLP-1s because of the side effect…
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explaine…
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“One study found that people returned to their pre-treatment weight within about a year and a half of stopping the medication.”
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“Another showed weight is regained roughly four times faster after discontinuing GLP-1s than after ending diet or exercise programs.”
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“Standen and her colleagues conducted a second experiment involving more than 700 participants.”
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“A study released last year found that people, particularly women, who achieve significant weight loss with the drugs are met with more negative attitudes, suspicion and less admiration than those who slim down through diet and exercise.”
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“Research has consistently linked weight stigma to poorer mental and physical health outcomes, including stress, delayed medical care and unhealthy coping strategies.”
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