There are natural ways to mimic the GLP-1 effect of popular weight-loss drugs
While Oprah obviously cares about her personal health, this People story is part of a broader marketing blitz to grab attention, get people on-platform (ESPECIALLY with the new year almost here, new weight loss goals you guys!!) , and destigmatize the shame around the obesity conversation
If your history suggests it, they may request labs before finalizing the plan
A Stronger Emphasis on Shared Decision-Making The 2026 guidelines reinforce that diabetes care starts with the person, not the number
Clinical trial data show weight loss is steepest in the first several months and then flattens as the body adapts to a lower weight in STEP-1, weight loss reached its nadir at week 60, and in STEP-4 it plateaued between weeks 60 and 68 even with continued treatment