Obesity
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Do People With Diabetes Need to Fast Longer Before Surgery?
Endocrinologist criticizes study that finds patients with T2D do not have increased gastric volume after fasting.
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Will Changing the Term Obesity Reduce Stigma?
“Any obesity denomination is useful as long as the impact of comorbidities is taken into account.”
Commentary
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Which Drug for Which Patient?
Many GLP-1 agonists are available in a diabetes version and a chronic weight management or obesity version.
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Semaglutide Trial for Knee Osteoarthritis Shows Improvements in Pain, Physical Function
Results of the STEP 9 study in people with knee osteoarthritis and obesity show that semaglutide not only induced significant weight loss but also...
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Are Carbs Really the Enemy?
How did we get to blaming carbs as the enemy in the war against obesity?
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Eli Lilly to Ask FDA to Approve Weight Loss Drug for Sleep Apnea
Non–peer-reviewed early results of two studies indicate significant improvement in OSA symptoms, according to drug maker Eli Lilly.
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Sugar Substitutes Satisfy Appetite, Blunt Insulin Response
Composite appetite scores were comparable between the sucrose, stevia rebaudioside M, and neotame groups.
Commentary
How to Cure Hedonic Eating?
Mindful eating is as effective as conventional weight loss programs in regard to body mass index and waist circumference.
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The Truth About Compounded GLP-1s That Doctors Need to Know
While counterfeit GLP-1s exist, legitimate compounding pharmacies may also legally make safe ‘copies’ of drugs which are in short supply.
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Study Sounds Alert About GLP-1 RA Use and Aspiration Risk
Patients taking GLP-1 RAs have 30.5% increased residual gastric content even after discontinuing the drug for several days.