09/04/2026
Does starting a GLP-1 mean you’ll need to take it for life?
It’s one of the biggest questions surrounding GLP-1 medications — and the answer isn’t necessarily the same for everyone.
During his conversation with Concierge PT founder & CEO Dr. Sean Lordan on Hooked on Health, Dr. Gunardi Irawan breaks down what long-term GLP-1 use can look like and how lifestyle changes may factor into the conversation.
He also shares an important piece of long-term weight maintenance: CONSISTENT MOVEMENT**.** Research from the National Weight Control Registry has shown that regular physical activity is common among people who have successfully lost weight and maintained that loss — and movement doesn’t always have to mean intense exercise. Sometimes, it really can be as simple as walking.
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