The Washington Post May 23, 2026 • 10:32

People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s and doctors are alarmed - The Washington Post

By Christopher Rowland, Ariana Eunjung Cha

People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s and doctors are alarmed - The Washington Post

Providers said they are encountering patients seeking treatment for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder who are taking GLP-1 drugs.

Stevee Williams, a restaurant manager in Houston, was preparing for her sisters wedding when anxieties bubbled up about how she would look in her bridesmaid dress. She was diagnosed with anorexia whe… [+52 chars]

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