Consequently, on top of the beneficial effect of weight loss caused by GLP-1 analogues these drugs also cause a substantial reduction of the glycemic load (GL = carbohydrate intake X Glycemic index), which per se reduces hyperinsulinemia and causes weight loss [22], reduce diabetes risk [23], inflammation [24], and cardiovascular risk [25]
In the UK, Ozempic is regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and is available on NHS prescription for eligible patients with type 2 diabetes who meet specific criteria outlined in NICE Guideline NG28
Since everyone in this study had type 2 diabetes, its still an open question whether the same pattern shows up in the far larger group now taking these drugs purely for weight loss
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