doi: 10.2337/dc06-0042
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However, based on current research, retatrutide may be a good fit for those who: Are obese or overweight Have type 2 diabetes Live with fatty liver disease Have high blood pressure Have sleep apnea She adds it may not be a good fit for those with: A history of pancreatitis Certain thyroid cancers (such as medullary thyroid carcinoma) Specific digestive conditions (such as severe gastroparesis) People who are pregnant or breastfeeding Similar to many medications, retatrutide is not without side effects
Potential benefits could include reduced need for revision surgeries, lower readmission rates and fewer post-operative infections
Medications mimicking GLP-1 are widely used for weight loss, with approximately 12% of the U.S
This is a high-risk population, and historically weve had limited data to guide treatment decisions, said Amy Sheer, MD, associate professor of medicine and director of the Obesity Medicine Fellowship program at the University of Florida
