Success stories and setbacks: What it’s like to take GLP-1

GLP-1 medications have gone from treating diabetes to becoming some of the most talked-about drugs in America. For some people, they've been life-changing. For others, the side effects, cost and long-term commitment have made them rethink whether the drug is worth it. In the Loop talks with a panel of residents across the Chicago region about how these medications changed their health, their relationship with food, and the complicated decisions involved in taking or stopping GLP-1 drugs.GUESTS: Linda Nemec, Sleepy Hollow, Ill., residentDr. Ahsan Basha, oncologist, Edgewater residentBetsy Elsaesser, Logan Square resident