Lose Weight, Save Money: Reduce Healthcare Costs While Taking GLP-1s
Losing weight with GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 medications doesn’t just improve health—it reduces overall healthcare costs. By eliminating costly diabetes and hypertension medications and reducing food expenses, patients and the health care system can save up to $19,620 per year while improving long-term well-being. This does not even include the long-term costs and benefits of effectively managing co-morbid conditions with an improved quality of life and increased life expectancy.
The High Cost of Diabetes, Hypertension & Associated Conditions
Managing type 2 diabetes and hypertension is not just an individual challenge—it’s a nationwide economic issue. The average person with these conditions spends over $22,000 annually on healthcare. Medication costs alone account for a large portion of these expenses. Obesity also drives other serious health conditions like obstructive sleep apnea and coronary artery disease, requiring costly interventions, hospitalizations, and long-term care. With obesity rates rising, addressing weight as a root cause is one of the most effective ways to lower healthcare costs.
GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Medications: A Transparent Investment in Health
Medications such as Mounjaro™, Zepbound™, Ozempic™, and Wegovy™ are effective for weight loss but must be paired with a structured medical weight management program for safety, sustainability, and long-term success.
- Achieve Health and Weight Loss provides physician-supervised programs that include:
- ✔ Continuous monitoring
- ✔ Health coaching
- ✔ Medical oversight
- ✔ Accountability
- ✔ Ongoing Education
Cost Breakdown: Before & After Weight Loss
| Category | Before Weight Loss | After Weight Loss |
| Diabetes & Hypertension Medications | $1,200 (avg) | $0 |
| Mounjaro™/Zepbound™ | $650 (coupon) / $1,200 (no coupon) | $650 (coupon) / $1,200 (no coupon) |
| Medical Team Weight Management | $299 | $299 |
| Physician Visits | $150 | $50 |
| Food Costs (Groceries & Dining Out) | $670 | $335 |
| Total Monthly Cost | $2,969 / $3,519 | $1,334 / $1,884 |
| Total Monthly Savings | N/A | $1,635 |
Annual Savings: Up to $19,620 while maintaining comprehensive medical weight management.
Addressing Common Concerns
Concern: GLP-1s are expensive long-term—can patients and insurers sustain these costs?
Reality: Weight loss with GLP-1s reduces or eliminates costly medications for diabetes and hypertension, leading to significant long-term savings.
Concern: Are these treatments effective for everyone?
Reality: Most patients experience meaningful weight loss and improved metabolic health. Individual responses vary, and medical oversight ensures the best approach for each patient.
Concern: Are there more cost-effective alternatives?
Reality: Generic diabetes and hypertension medications manage symptoms but don’t address the root cause—excess weight. GLP-1 therapies, combined with structured weight management, target the core issue for better health outcomes and cost savings.
The Bottom Line: A Smarter Approach to Healthcare Savings
Medical weight loss programs lead to significant long-term savings. Prioritizing weight loss as a treatment strategy helps patients, insurers, and healthcare systems cut billions in healthcare costs while improving public health.
