Conclusions An anti-obesity treatment framework focused on both phenotype and complication burden improves the personalization of obesity care and supports clinical decision-making throughout a persons lifespan
Doctors have observed that along with fat loss, a small portion of weight lost on GLP-1 RAs can be fat-free mass (mostly muscle)
The choice between liraglutide and semaglutide for weight loss often depends on factors such as the patients medical history, their tolerance to the medication, and their preference for daily versus weekly administration
Alex Spencer (Metabolic Psychiatrist) Should Psychiatrists Prescribe GLP-1s? (drlewis.com), January 4, 2026
That said, collaboration is wise: communicate with the patients PCP, dont usurp necessary medical workups (rule out endocrine causes, get baseline labs), and refer to specialists (endocrinology, cardiology) when appropriate
2 How Insurance Coverage Works For GLP-1 Drugs Most commercial plans cover GLP-1 medications prescribed for type 2 diabetes (Ozempic, Mounjaro) without much of an issue