GLP-1 drugs may mask anorexia symptoms, complicating diagnosis

Physicians report that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can suppress appetite and cause weight loss, potentially obscuring the classic signs of anorexia nervosa and delaying diagnosis. The concern is that patients with eating disorders may use these drugs to facilitate restrictive eating, while clinicians may misattribute symptoms to the medication. This highlights an emerging diagnostic challenge in the era of widespread GLP-1 use.