GLP-1s are all the rage these days, helping obese people to lose weight and improve their health. Everyday, there seems to be a new report on other benefits of GLP-1s, including helping people with longstanding addictions to reduce their substance use. As the popularity of these medications spreads and insurance companies cover some of their costs, questions are arising about whether they are safe and effective in older adults. Liz Seegert is a freelance journalist who writes about aging issues, including for the Association for Health Care Journalists (AHCJ), where she writes on aging issues and how to cover them. She is also a HealthCetera Correspondent on aging issues. In July, she wrote a column for AHCJ on GLP-1s with Joseph Burns. HealthCetera producer and host, Diana Mason, RN, talked with Seegert about GLP-1s and their use by older adults. This interview first aired on WIOX Radio on August 5, 2026.
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