The American Diabetes Association (ADA) now recommends GLP-1 agonists for overweight individuals with diabetes, particularly those who experience frequent hypoglycemia with insulin or sulfonylureas
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There is an ongoing study to confirm the clinical benefit of Wegovy in adults with MASH
GLP-1 medications are pregnant are allergic to ingredients used in GLP-1s have severe gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease have a personal or family history of thyroid cancer or endocrine tumors have a history of pancreatic inflammation, or pancreatitis Also, GLP-1 medications are meant to be used alongside dietary and lifestyle changes for type 2 diabetes, overweight, and obesity
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