While type 1 often manifests as an autoimmune insulin deficiency during childhood, T2DM predominantly develops throughout life
Key Takeaways Most doctors advise against using GLP-1 medications while breastfeeding due to limited human safety data
Jayne Hornung, chief clinical officer at Managed Markets Insight and Technology, suggests initial pricing of oral GLP-1s for weight loss could be reminiscent of the early days of anti-CGRP medications for migraines when the first oral CGRP came to market in 2019, the pricing still remained high
As patients are often seen only shortly before surgery, this policy could lead to unnecessary postponement of surgery
GLP-1 receptor agonists are increasingly favored for their ability to promote sustained weight reduction, improve glycemic control, and deliver cardiovascular benefitsmaking them superior to many legacy obesity treatments
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