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These therapies are not lifestyle products

THE WEEK India

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January 11, 2026

Q Mounjaro has shown greater weight-loss efficacy than earlier GLP-1 drugs. But there are concerns about long-term safety, rebound weight gain and muscle loss. How is Eli Lilly addressing these?

- By Pooja Biraia

These therapies are not lifestyle products

A Obesity is a chronic, progressive disease and patients deserve for it to be treated like one. It is widely understood that treatments for other chronic diseases, such as hypertension or diabetes, require continued treatment. Similarly, Mounjaro should be part of an ongoing chronic weight management strategy, in addition to healthy diet and exercise.

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