Because cholesterol and triglyceride levels are tied closely to weight, metabolism, and how your body manages fats, medications like GLP-1 may have side benefits beyond just weight or glucose control
It stimulates melanin production in the skin, leading to a gradual, natural-looking tan with minimal UV exposure
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The Ozempic and semaglutide labels carry a pancreatitis warning, but randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have not shown a significant increase in pancreatitis compared with placebo
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Nicola Magrini, Unit head for Innovation, Evidence synthesis and Clinical research, University Hospital, Bologna, Italy, Co-Chair of the Guidelines Development Group Comments: GLP-1 and inclusion in the essential medicine Mr Deus Mubangizi, Director, Medicines and Health Products Policies and Standards Department, WHO Panel discussion Ms Jeanette Hunter General Primary Health Care at the National Department of Health (NDoH) of South Africa, and Co-Chair of the Guidelines Development Group