By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jun 8 2026 Interviews with patients across 15 US states reveal GLP-1 drugs as powerful facilitators of weight management, but not miracle cures, with long-term success depending on support, affordability, side-effect management, and reduced stigma. Study: Patient Experiences With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists . Image Credit: Yusia13 / Shutterstock In a recent study published in  JAMA Network Open , a group of researchers explored the real-