Wanko said weight loss surgery is a good option for patients who: Have a BMI over 40 with no other health conditions Have a BMI over 35 with at least two obesity-related complications, including chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diabetes, heartburn or high blood pressure What Bariatric Surgery Procedures Are Available
GLP-1 drugs for heart health Trulicity (dulaglutide) was approved in 2020 for individuals with type 2 diabetes, with or without a history of heart disease, to help reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events, like heart attacks
However, GLP-1RAs have only been shown to reduce albuminuria, and their ability to reduce progression to ESRD remains to be elucidated
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From endless ads for medications like Ozempic or Wegovy to news stories of successful weight loss, almost everyone is aware of the newest weight loss medications, GLP-1s