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For instance, in March 2024, according to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, a UK-based government department, between March 2022 and March 2023, the percentage of individuals with type 1 diabetes receiving all eight recommended care processes increased by 22%, and for type 2 diabetes, it increased by 21%, while the percentage achieving target HbA1c levels rose to 37.9%

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Increasing the dose slowly over time helps to minimize the frequency and severity of GI symptoms

Pre-Surgery Precautions Because GLP-1 medications slow down gastric emptying, they can increase the risk of aspiration during general anesthesia

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