In line with evidence accrued in patients with T2D, incretin-based therapies produced a favorable effect on traditional cardiovascular risk factors, such as lipids and blood pressure, and even reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events and heart failure-related events in individuals with obesity, as recently demonstrated for the first time in the SELECT trial with semaglutide 2.4 mg once-weekly
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Healthy fats from sources such as avocado, olive oil, and oily fish (salmon, mackerel) provide essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins
Patients should maintain adequate hydration, and those with pre-existing renal impairment should be monitored carefully
Sobo evaluates weight through a medical lens, looking at appetite regulation, insulin resistance, thyroid function, hormones, sleep, stress, inflammation, nutrient status, body composition, prior diet history, medication use, and long-term maintenance needs
