GLP-1 drugs were originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, but several are now approved for chronic weight management: Wegovy (semaglutide), which is available as a pill or injection Zepbound (tirzepatide) injection Saxenda (liraglutide) injection Impact of Obesity on MS Progression Benefits of Weight Loss for People With MS Together, these findings suggest that weight loss may positively influence inflammation and symptoms relevant to MS, even though long-term effects on disease progression are still unclear, says Ali
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Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) has also been shown to significantly reduce the severity of sleep apnoea, mostly because weight loss puts less pressure on the airways
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