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Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, this GLP-1 receptor agonist is now approved and used for effective weight loss helping to regulate appetite, reduce cravings, and support long-term lifestyle change

For patients losing 1520% of their body weight, preserving lean tissue becomes critical to maintaining metabolic rate long-term

Its difficult to say exactly how many people may be eligible to participate in the new program

Medical evaluation is recommended if this occurs

Additionally, GLP-1 medications can stimulate the part of your brain that controls nausea and vomiting, contributing to the discomfort that some people experience when starting or increasing their doses

Husain M, Birkenfeld AL, Donsmark M, et al