They have received widespread media attention for their success in managing weight loss and diabetes.
Still, 21% of adults say they are not familiar at all with the medication.
Attitudes toward weight and medications
Americans views of weight and related drugs appear to be nuanced.
Only one-quarter of Americans feel that the public has a negative view of using a GLP-1 for weight loss.
About half think the medication should be affordable and covered by insurance.
Methodology
AARP conducted the national online survey of 3,531 Americans 18 and older in November 2024.
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