In Taiwans National Health Insurance program, the cost of a GLP-1RA (e.g., liraglutide) can be up to 7 times that of insulin (e.g., insulin glargine) per treatment cycle (e.g., US$108.6 versus US$15.4 per month) [6]
Numerous studies demonstrate its significant weight loss efficacy [1]
In most cases, yes, though certain medications may require timing adjustments
The question nobody wants to ask: Will I regain weight if I stop? Many people do regain some weight if they discontinue, because obesity is a chronic metabolic condition, and the appetite/biological drivers can return
HOWEVER, without intentional protein guidance, patients can have long term effects like loss of muscle and bone mass