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(1) Being overweight or obese can lead to numerous health problems, including cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, diabetes, sleep apnea, and other chronic conditions

These GLP-1 RAs can be contrasted between short-acting (exenatide BID, lixisenatide) and long-acting (daily or weekly) : Short-acting agents (Exenatide BID, Lixisenatide) primarily lower postprandial glucose

Here are some of the benefits we are seeing: Improved blood sugar control Increased insulin sensitivity Lowered risk of nerve damage and kidney disease (this is most pertinent for diabetic patients) Lowered cholesterol levels Lowered blood pressure levels Decreased risk of stroke Decreased risk of cardiac events (like a heart attack or heart disease) Its important to point out that most of these benefits are a result of losing weight (we see these benefits after bariatric surgery as well) but some studies are showing positive benefits on their own (regardless of the amount of weight loss)

However, both medications can influence digestive function, appetite, and nausea, which means their side effects may overlap or compound in individual patients

Participants lost an average of 33.7 pounds, or 14.9% of their body weight, compared to just 5.7 pounds in the placebo group

Additionally, because many people with diabetes or who are overweight may control their condition with diet, other medications and therapies, or choose to not seek treatment, not all people who meet these clinical criteria would use GLP-1 drugs