It is possible that this trend is due, at least in part, to the off-label use of diabetes-approved GLP-1 RAs for weight loss in patients without diabetes
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Medicina (Kaunas) 58(10):1382 Yang A, Wu H, Lau ESH, Zhang X, Shi M, Fan B, et al (2022) Glucose-lowering drug use, glycemic outcomes, and severe hypoglycemia: 18-year trends in 09 million adults with diabetes in Hong Kong (20022019)
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Clinicians engaging in screening need to understand the psychological and social issues that may complicate diabetes management, have good communication skills and be able to refer to specialised mental health services where appropriate