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IG Live December 2: The Weight of Wegovy

How GLP-1 drugs are reshaping medicine

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In WeightWatchers study, 45% decreased their alcohol use after initiating a weight-loss drug

Nov 26, 2024
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CGM Uptake Very Low for Vulnerable Diabetes Populations

But how to achieve equitable use remains "complicated," says expert

Nov 22, 2024
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GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated Guidance

Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation

Nov 20, 2024
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Over 50% of U.S. Adults Qualify for Ozempic, Wegovy

Most are eligible for weight management indication

Nov 18, 2024
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Tirzepatide Officially Puts GLP-1 Meds on the Map for Obesity-Related Heart Failure

SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement

Nov 16, 2024
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Multiple Chronic Conditions and Death; Diabetes Treatment for Gout

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Nov 16, 2024
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GLP-1 Drugs Could Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder

Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations

Nov 13, 2024
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Who Needs a Defibrillator After MI? FDA Recs on Inferior Vena Cava Filters

Also in TTHealthWatch: early sugar exposure, hypertension, and diabetes

Nov 09, 2024
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FDA Adds New Warning to GLP-1 Drugs

Labels now caution about pulmonary aspiration risk

Nov 08, 2024
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Nurse's Death Tied to GLP-1 Drug; Research Monkey Jailbreak; Congressman Has Cancer

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Nov 08, 2024
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Zepbound's Weight Loss, Cardiometabolic Benefits Hold Up at 3 Years

Nearly all participants in SURMOUNT-1 avoided diabetes with the GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist

Nov 07, 2024
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Early-Life Sugar Restriction Reduced Diabetes, Hypertension Risk

Diagnoses were also delayed the longer sugar was restricted

Nov 06, 2024
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Do GLP-1 Agonists Really Need to Be Stopped Before Endoscopy?

Meta-analysis suggests 24-hour clear liquid diet works to avoid aspiration, even with GLP-1s

Nov 05, 2024
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