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GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be misused by patients with eating disorders: Study
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For those seeking more information, ABC7 News in San Francisco has more on the study and its implications for patients with eating disorders.
A recent study has raised concerns about the potential misuse of certain weight loss medications. Researchers have found that some patients with eating disorders are using GLP-1 weight loss drugs in ways that may be harmful. The study revealed that a significant percentage of patients with eating disorders have used weight loss injections.
Further details about the study and its findings are available from ABC7 News. For those seeking more information, ABC7 News in San Francisco has more on the study and its implications for patients with eating disorders.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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