Kevin Pho, MD 3/4/2026

GLP-1 weight regain: Why stopping medication leads to weight return

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This article discusses the physiological reasons for weight regain after discontinuing GLP-1 medications, framing obesity as a chronic disease. It critiques the commercialization of these drugs via some telehealth platforms and emphasizes the need for ongoing, individualized medical care rather than short-term prescriptions. The author, an obesity medicine physician, calls for a shift in focus towards evidence-based, long-term management strategies.

GLP-1 weight regain: Why stopping medication leads to weight return

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