What I found was that the risk concentrates in people who already have risk factors: a history of pancreatitis, gallstones, heavy alcohol use, or very high triglycerides
Sam Sukkar, MD on May 28th, 2026 Patients with thin lips have often spent years working around what feels like a limitation
Data backs this up, with one study finding that side effects and cost were two of the top contributors of patients who stopped taking GLP-1s for overweight or obesity within the first year of starting
GLP-1 is a crucial incretin hormone that regulates blood glucose, promotes satiety, and has become a therapeutic target in managing type 2 diabetes and obesity
The side effects were mild, and Nooms app kept me motivated and educated. Pros Cons Personalized microdose and full-dose options Upfront billing, no live scheduled coaching Lower cost and fewer side effects at microdose Medication costs not always covered Telehealth visits and care team messaging Compounded meds not FDA approved in all states Branded medication prescriptions available Cancellation or insurance can be confusing Labs included (except some states) Not available in AL or VA App-based tracking plus lifestyle coaching Some support issues, especially after sign-up Noom GLP 1 Reviews program aims to minimize typical GLP-1 side effects (nausea, GI upset), with most members reporting little to no occurrence of these issues