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CVD: Cardiovascular Disease Although several in-line GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/GLP-1 RAs have approved indications beyond T2D and overweight/obesity, US Pharmacopeia Drug Classification (USP DC) 2025 limits classification to categories/classes according to their primary diagnosis (e.g., antidiabetic

Wegovy is typically recommended along with lifestyle changes like a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity

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The researchers noted that the effect appeared to be associated with mood-related reductions in eating, which aligns with appetite behavior patterns associated with emotional or compulsive eating
