If you snore loudly or wake up tired, this is worth investigating. GLP-1 helps directly.
Why obesity drives sleep apnoea
Fat deposits around the neck and tongue narrow the airway during sleep. Each breath collapses the airway briefly — you stop breathing for seconds, dozens of times a night.
How GLP-1 helps
Weight loss reduces the neck circumference, opens the airway. Studies show meaningful improvement in apnoea-hypopnoea index after 6+ months on GLP-1.
Don't skip CPAP
If you have moderate-to-severe apnoea, continue your CPAP while losing weight. Once you've lost a significant amount, a sleep study reassesses whether you can step down.
