The use of weight loss drugs is growing among kids

A new study finding the use of weight loss drugs in kids has skyrocketed. Take a look at this. The study found that prescribing GLP1s for weight management in kids aged 8 to 17 increased 65% after the American Academy of Pediatrics issued guidelines recommending them 2 and a half years ago.Obviously, this was a recommendation by trusted pediatricians. But how young is too young for kids to go on these drugs. I mean, I think it's really a case-byase basis.The youngest in my practice is nine. But we look at o ...