>The argument is that GLP-1s are bad… because you regain weight when you stop them? By the same logic, diet and exercise are bad because, when you cut them out, you’ll also tend to regain weight
Amusingly enough, I've heard the same silly argument used against creatine. "If you stop taking it, you won't be stronger anymore"
> The median american has a >62k disposable income and can easily afford to pay $254/month to a compounding pharmacy (not covered by insurance)
The median US American household has an income (pre-tax) of $80,610 as of 2023[0]; the idea that that translates into $62k of disposable income simply does not pass the smell test. I suspect the various adjustments[1] described in your source are deeply misrepresenting reality.
[1]: "This indicator also takes account of social transfers in kind 'such as health or education provided for free or at reduced prices by governments and not-for-profit organisations.' The data shown below is published by the OECD and is presented in purchasing power parity (PPP) in order to adjust for price differences between countries."
Sure but I stand by my statement. The vast majority of Americans can afford $254/month. Prices will go down with competition and crash when the FDA Exclusivity period expires
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[ 1.6 ms ] story [ 24.3 ms ] threadAmusingly enough, I've heard the same silly argument used against creatine. "If you stop taking it, you won't be stronger anymore"
The median american has a >62k disposable income and can easily afford to pay $254/month to a compounding pharmacy (not covered by insurance)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disposable_household_and_per_c...
The median US American household has an income (pre-tax) of $80,610 as of 2023[0]; the idea that that translates into $62k of disposable income simply does not pass the smell test. I suspect the various adjustments[1] described in your source are deeply misrepresenting reality.
[0]: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/income-p...
[1]: "This indicator also takes account of social transfers in kind 'such as health or education provided for free or at reduced prices by governments and not-for-profit organisations.' The data shown below is published by the OECD and is presented in purchasing power parity (PPP) in order to adjust for price differences between countries."
If someone told you there was a consistent, well researched and studied way to lose 5% of your body weight, would you take it? Of course.
Also, not to mention that the period of time where you're experiencing better HbA1c, etc can be a lifeline.
https://glp1.guide/content/do-people-regain-all-the-weight-l...
GLP-1s aren't con-free, but this ain't it.