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Cell 182:32888429, 16061622.e23

In the same meta-analysis SGLT-2 were superior to GLP-1 receptor agonists in terms of reducing hospitalization for HF and the composite renal outcome, while GLP-1 receptor agonists were the only drug that reduced non-fatal stroke (69)

Physical activity accelerates weight loss and improves metabolic health beyond what medication alone can achieve

GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like-peptide-1, which is a hormone naturally produced by our body that slows digestion, regulates insulin and glucagon secretion, and reduces appetite

Horowitz M, Nauck MA

The decrease is approximately 150 kcal per day less than predicted by standard metabolic models, suggesting GLP-1 medications partially protect against the severe metabolic slowdown seen with dieting alone