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Lisco and colleagues published a review of the risks of GLP-1s and thyroid cancer in the journal Endocrine Connections in 2023, and although they describe evidence for a risk of thyroid cancer, they conclude: It is reasonable to continue prescribing GLP-1RAs due to the evidence of more relevant and well-recognized antihyperglycemic, cardiovascular, and renal benefits, with the management staying within current recommendations. If you are considering taking a GLP-1 but are concerned about the risk of thyroid cancer, you should discuss it with your doctor
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These patients often experience multiple comorbidities, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, where GLP-1 therapies offer additional health benefits beyond weight loss
But while the benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease are well known, their impact on chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been less certain