It might also help HDL (high-density lipoprotein or good) cholesterol work better
If you have cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a history of heart disease, your healthcare provider may consider GLP-1 shots as part of your treatment plan to help reduce your risk of cardiovascular complications
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, treatment for type 2 diabetes
Sarcopenic obesity, which combines obesity and sarcopenia, is concerning and is associated with reduced quality of life and elevated risk of falls, cardiovascular disease, and mortality
But lower appetite can sometimes lead to long gaps without food, too little protein, not enough fluids, and a diet that ends up being more random than nourishing
Pfizer halted development of its oral GLP-1 danuglipron in 2025 after a trial participant developed liver injury, reflecting safety concerns that require ongoing monitoring with real-world data