Clinicians should recognize that while GLP-1 receptor agonists effectively reduce visceral fat, they represent one component of comprehensive metabolic disease management
Common examples include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and dulaglutide (Trulicity)
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Weekly injections (semaglutide, tirzepatide) can be taken at any time of day that works best for your schedule
10 Additionally, not all OSA patients are obese and therefore wouldnt benefit from GLP-1s
The benefits are genuine, but they flow through the vasculature, the nervous system, and secondary mediators more than through the organs working cells, a distinction that matters when designing drugs meant to target these tissues