Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 18:53     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
Anonymous wrote:“About 4% of GLP-1 users developed osteoporosis, compared with a little over 3% of nonusers”.

I agree that people shouldn’t take these drugs lightly or for aesthetic reasons. But we also need to take account of the risks of obesity and weigh that in the mix.

Gout I am not worried about because it is easily treated (-and i already have it!).

Osteoporosis is a concern, but if the study is correct, there is a 1 percent chance of having it as a result of taking the drug. I will maintain my calcium intake and do weight training and hope for the best…


Most people are not taking these for obesity or diabetes. Just vanity.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 18:44     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
I still wonder if this drug is too good to be true. So many people just taking it to lose 20 lbs to look thinner.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 18:38     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
I wonder about causality - if middle aged women are using GLPs, and many get osteopinia/osteoporosis after menopause anyway, is it from the GLP or would it have happened anyway?
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 17:28     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:“About 4% of GLP-1 users developed osteoporosis, compared with a little over 3% of nonusers”.

I agree that people shouldn’t take these drugs lightly or for aesthetic reasons. But we also need to take account of the risks of obesity and weigh that in the mix.

Gout I am not worried about because it is easily treated (-and i already have it!).

Osteoporosis is a concern, but if the study is correct, there is a 1 percent chance of having it as a result of taking the drug. I will maintain my calcium intake and do weight training and hope for the best…


Bingo, 1% higher chance for the fear mongers, I’ll take it any day over obesity and comorbidities.


Agree 💯. I’m on it for life. I’ve lost 70 and I’m so much more active now. Regularly strength training, walk on incline, and eat more protein and veggies
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 14:20     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
Anonymous wrote:“About 4% of GLP-1 users developed osteoporosis, compared with a little over 3% of nonusers”.

I agree that people shouldn’t take these drugs lightly or for aesthetic reasons. But we also need to take account of the risks of obesity and weigh that in the mix.

Gout I am not worried about because it is easily treated (-and i already have it!).

Osteoporosis is a concern, but if the study is correct, there is a 1 percent chance of having it as a result of taking the drug. I will maintain my calcium intake and do weight training and hope for the best…


Bingo, 1% higher chance for the fear mongers, I’ll take it any day over obesity and comorbidities.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 13:16     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
Anonymous wrote:“About 4% of GLP-1 users developed osteoporosis, compared with a little over 3% of nonusers”.

I agree that people shouldn’t take these drugs lightly or for aesthetic reasons. But we also need to take account of the risks of obesity and weigh that in the mix.

Gout I am not worried about because it is easily treated (-and i already have it!).

Osteoporosis is a concern, but if the study is correct, there is a 1 percent chance of having it as a result of taking the drug. I will maintain my calcium intake and do weight training and hope for the best…


Agreed, this doesn't change my risk assessment. I'm still far better off taking it than not.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 13:12     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
“About 4% of GLP-1 users developed osteoporosis, compared with a little over 3% of nonusers”.

I agree that people shouldn’t take these drugs lightly or for aesthetic reasons. But we also need to take account of the risks of obesity and weigh that in the mix.

Gout I am not worried about because it is easily treated (-and i already have it!).

Osteoporosis is a concern, but if the study is correct, there is a 1 percent chance of having it as a result of taking the drug. I will maintain my calcium intake and do weight training and hope for the best…
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 12:38     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
This seems to focus on the idea of losing a lot of weight rapidly. Not everyone does that on GLP-1s. They also did not look at people's diets, lifestyles...You can lose weight eating well or poorly and that and exercise affects bone loss.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 11:48     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
OP here - sorry for the original paywall article. Same study is reported on here: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/glp-1s-may-increase-risk-osteoporosis-gout-new-research-finds-rcna261024

Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 10:47     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
It's not WP you zealots. It's medical studies reported there. There is another thread where I posted a gift article. Basically, increased risk of fractures and tendon issues based on observation.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 09:15     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
Anonymous wrote:I think it has been obvious for a long time that many people come off these drugs looking extremely frail. That’s particularly dangerous when you are getting older. The drugs should only be used by those for whom it is absolutely necessary.

is this the WP conclusion??
no WP for me
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 09:14     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
I think it has been obvious for a long time that many people come off these drugs looking extremely frail. That’s particularly dangerous when you are getting older. The drugs should only be used by those for whom it is absolutely necessary.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 09:10     Subject: Re:GLP and bone loss - new study
WP nope never again
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 09:07     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
Paywall, nope
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 07:38     Subject: GLP and bone loss - new study
Thoughts on this new study:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/03/08/bone-injury-risk-weight-loss-drugs/