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As GLP-1 use rises, so does awareness of sleep apnea, says Blackstone CEO

February 6, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

TAMPA, Fla. – With Novo Nordisk’s pill version of Wegovy now widely available, GLP-1 drugs are poised for even greater adoption. That surge is fueling awareness of the link between obesity and sleep apnea – and driving demand for sleep testing, says Vick Tipnes, CEO and founder of Blackstone Medical Services. Fortunately, people recognize there's a connection between health concerns like being overweight and the risk of having...

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