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Bariatric Surgery Outshines GLP-1 for Weight Loss, Diabetes

10/21/2025

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Story summary

A study of over 4,000 patients finds bariatric surgery yields greater weight loss and diabetes control than GLP-1 medications.
The study reports a 32% lower death risk for surgery patients.
Access to GLP-1 medications remains limited, especially for Medicaid recipients, due to cost and coverage gaps.
Critics note benefits from GLP-1 medications may decline after stopping treatment.
Hypnosis for weight loss is being explored and shows promising early results.

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Story summary

A study of over 4,000 patients finds bariatric surgery yields greater weight loss and diabetes control than GLP-1 medications.
The study reports a 32% lower death risk for surgery patients.
Access to GLP-1 medications remains limited, especially for Medicaid recipients, due to cost and coverage gaps.
Critics note benefits from GLP-1 medications may decline after stopping treatment.
Hypnosis for weight loss is being explored and shows promising early results.