Prather says these medications impact on weight loss and, thereby, reduced systemic inflammation could become an important tool for treating patients at high risk due to poor type 2 diabetes control and obesity before surgeryor even helping them to avoid surgery in the first place
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists are a class of medications that mimic a natural hormone in your body
To improve methylation, increasing foods high in folate, B12, and B6 are important nutrients to get daily
The SURPASS-4 trial examined the effects of tirzepatide, a dual GLP1 and GIP receptor agonist, on kidney outcomes in comparison to insulin glargine
Adults can use Wegovy, Saxenda, or Zepbound if their body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher, or if their BMI is 27 or higher with a weight-related health condition like high cholesterol or type 2 diabetes
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