Do not discontinue medication without medical advice : GLP-1 receptor agonists provide important therapeutic benefits for diabetes control and cardiovascular risk reduction
Which Patient Should Choose Which GLP-1 Option Patients with established heart disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes) benefit most from GLP-1 agonist therapy
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For instance, tirzepatide, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, has shown even more pronounced effects on weight reduction than GLP1-RAs alone, with clinical trials reporting weight loss exceeding 15% from baseline
This is when people typically see substantial changes in how their body looks and feels
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