However, these had many potential side effects
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Patients often blame themselves for another failed attempt, leading to depression and declining self-confidence
Pre-index HbA1c and BMI were also balanced between the cohorts post-matching (i.e SMD of -0.021 and 0.055, respectively), suggesting that the PSM process had effectively identified control patients who had similar profiles as GLP-1 patients at index date for the study
Purpose-built for physicians GLP-1RA use linked to lower risk for cirrhosis, mortality in MASLD with diabetes Key takeaways: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use was associated with a lower risk for progression to cirrhosis, its complications and mortality
Additionally, as weight loss progresses, gastro-oesophageal reflux often improves due to decreased abdominal pressure, potentially allowing reduction of acid-suppressing medications