Family, friends, and coworkers:

How personal is too personal at work? Of Ro patients surveyed, only 6% of GLP-1 users think it’s important to tell their coworkers about their medication, yet 30% do. That’s five times more than expected. This finding suggests the modern workplace has become an unexpectedly intimate space for health disclosures, where professional relationships are increasingly taking on a personal tone. Whether you’re grabbing lunch with coworkers or seated at a family dinner, that kind of openness can lead to deeper connections. Learn more about our findings and our methodology below.

Ro members are reporting a stronger desire and ability to spend time with those they love most. That mindset shift is clearing the path toward saying yes to experiences they once turned down—whether it’s joining the group hike, going on a family picnic, or finally showing up to the work happy hour they used 
to skip.

Closeness drives disclosure

When it comes to sharing GLP-1 use, it’s not surprising that people are most likely to tell their family, with friends coming in a close second. But across the board, Ro patients tend to underrate the importance of sharing—even though they report doing so far more often than they say they should. This gap is especially big when it comes to coworkers.

• 35% of Ro patients say it’s very important to tell close family—but 77% ultimately do.

• Less than 20% say it’s important to share with close friends, even though more than half report doing so.

• Only 6% say it’s important to tell coworkers, but 30% do it anyway.

The gap between perceived importance and actual disclosure at work may come down to environment. People on GLP-1s may not plan to tell their coworkers—but with daily interactions, lunchtime conversations, or visible weight loss, disclosure may feel inevitable or even like a relief.

This matters because weight journeys do not happen overnight—they evolve at home, at work, at dinner, and everywhere else. When people do feel safe enough to share, it can build trust, reduce stigma, and ultimately foster genuine support, no matter where you are. 

GLP-1s are making it easier for people to show up with more confidence, presence, and excitement. While all generations report telling those they spend the most time with about their journey on GLP-1s more often than they might otherwise deem important, Millennials in particular are leading the way in opening up to their loved ones. 

Even when conversations about GLP-1s happen in unexpected places like the workplace, they often reflect a deeper shift: people no longer want to hide how they’re prioritizing their health.

Methodology

Survey results are based on the responses of 2,782 people, of which 782 were Ro Body members using GLP-1 medication. Ro membership includes access to prescription GLP-1 medications, provider check-ins, an insurance concierge, and a lifestyle modification curriculum. Ro members were entered into a sweepstakes in exchange for their participation in the survey.