In fact, depending on the medication and your insurance coverage, you could end up paying as much as $1,349 out of pocket each month
But a lot of snacking comes from habit or boredom, and on a GLP-1 it can actually make it harder to eat enough at meals
"If we didn't make any changes, we'd be looking at spending close to a billion dollars on these medications in 2026," McHugh added
Siegel notes is not considered a side effect for semaglutide or tirzepatide
Sources: Kleinert M, et al
Consuming adequate protein, particularly 30 grams or more per meal, stimulates muscle protein synthesis, signaling the body to retain muscle mass even in a caloric deficit