[4] As a result, GLP-1 agonists are contraindicated in individuals with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or those with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), a genetic disorder that increases the risk of certain types of tumors
Patients with established cardiovascular disease Those with previous myocardial infarction, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease may benefit from the cardioprotective effects of certain GLP-1 receptor agonists, which include modest blood pressure reductions alongside other cardiovascular benefits
No matter where a patient begins, the treatment plan is centered around long-term improvement rather than short-term dieting cycles
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It is also independently associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality