Are Weight Loss Medications Right for You? Pros and Cons of GLP-1s

Statistics show 7 out of 10 Americans to be overweight, with 4 in 10 considered obese, which doctors say puts their health at risk. With numbers like this, it should be no surprise that highly effective weight loss drugs like Ozempic are all the rage. Katie's Story Katie Schottman is one of 12 million Americans currently taking one of these GLP-1 weight loss drugs. "I've lost about 50 pounds, and it's been life-changing for me," Schottman told CBN News. Along with a renewed sense of confidence, she feels no longer addicted to sugar. "So, it's not something you crave like, 'Oh, I need a piece of chocolate,' or something like that," she said. "You don't have that craving anymore." Katie's results appear typical as patients average losing 10 to 20% of their body weight. Best-selling author and physician Don Colbert, MD, author of the new book, Live Long and Strong, told CBN News GLP-1 drugs can help patients who struggle to lose weight, especially those dealing with obesity and type-2 diabetes. "Some people cannot control their appetite," Colbert said. "These GLP-1 receptor agonists lower insulin levels. So eventually, that appetite, it just puts it out. You're not being controlled by your appetite." Read the full story from CBN's Lorie Johnson: https://cbn.com/news/health/are-weigh... Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?s... SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart ► Iranians Need Your Help! Partner With Us Here: https://go.cbn.com/ul2XK What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family:    / cbnnewsonline   Like us on Facebook:   / cbnnews   Like us on Twitter:   / cbnnews   Follow us on Instagram:   / cbnnews   Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews