There is always a need for more treatment options due to obesitys health risks, as well as the difficulty many patients experience losing weight and keeping it off
Last reviewed: June 8, 2026 Last updated: June 8, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
This makes it easier to maintain consistent, sustainable weight loss when combined with proper nutrition and lifestyle habits
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Some patients benefit from a maintenance dose lower than their peak therapeutic dose, essentially using GLP-1 as a long-term tool rather than a short-term intervention