potential indications for glp-1 receptor agonists keep expanding The scope of agonists: Six uses beyond diabetes Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and
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The company is calling the medication the Wegovy pill for weight management and has submitted it for approval to the U.S

In older adults there is an association between weight loss and all-cause mortality, especially in men who lose more than 10% of body weight, Ganta says

Alternatively, consider non-peptide weight loss medications or bariatric surgery for individuals with severe obesity unresponsive to pharmacotherapy

Its generally safe for diabetics but its side effects and variable effectiveness in non-diabetics mean proceed with caution
