For the study, researchers analyzed five years of medical records from over 146,000 patients who were obese and had type 2 diabetes and compared those who were taking GLP-1 medications to those who weren't
For people with chronic obesity and cardiovascular complications, GLP-1 receptor agonists are preferred to amphetamine-based therapies like phentermine, which can worsen blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety, and insomnia
When you take a GLP-1 drug, you are affecting your blood sugar balance because you are eating fewer calories
Additionally, concerns have been raised about the potential long-term effects of GLP-1 RAs on mental health
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If treatment is prescribed, your care continues under medical supervision, with support to help manage tolerability and adjust dosing when needed