The findings indicate that GLP-1 agonists may be an effective therapy to avoid severe liver disease in those with concurrent type 2 diabetes, according to the study authors
Patients assigned to tirzepatide showed a 20.9% BW loss after 36 weeks with an additional 5.5% reduction after 52 weeks, while those who switched to placebo experienced a 14% weight regain, confirming the findings from STEP 4 supporting the chronicity of obesity and the need for continuous treatment
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Human sleep studies also show that shortened sleep can affect gut hormones involved in satiety, including GLP-1 in some groups
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Experts still think most people should take the drugs if needed