However, GLP-1 can act as a helpful addition especially for patients who: Have obesity or are overweight Have type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome Need improvements in multiple metabolic risk factors (not just cholesterol) Who Benefits Most The cholesterol and lipid benefits of GLP-1 tend to be greater in: People who lose significant weight on it Those with elevated triglycerides to start Patients with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes Individuals implementing lifestyle changes (diet, physical activity, etc.) alongside medication What to Expect & Important Things to Know Timeframe : Changes in lipid levels usually show up over months not immediately
It will be quite negative for our patients because data shows people typically regain weight after stopping the drugs, said Diana Thiara, medical director of the University of California-San Francisco Weight Management Program
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This medicine works similarly to semaglutide by curbing cravings
The glucagon receptor component increases energy expenditure and fat oxidation, while GLP-1 suppresses appetite and slows gastric emptying, and GIP enhances insulin secretion while potentially reducing nausea
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