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To: Red Badger

Weight loss? Aren’t GLP-1 drug variations supposed to be for control of HbA1c blood levels, related to Type 2 diabetes?

When it comes right down to it, most of these medications are to correct the symptoms of poor regard for healthy eating and exercise.

RFK Junior has selected the right target for the general state of health in this country.


2 posted on 04/14/2025 7:08:44 AM PDT by alloysteel ( Divergence is not at all the same thing as diversity.)
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To: alloysteel
Weight loss? Aren’t GLP-1 drug variations supposed to be for control of HbA1c blood levels, related to Type 2 diabetes?

Yes, GLP-1s do a remarkable job controlling A1C levels in Type 2 patients. It's possible for a drug to treat multiple indications however, and weight loss is another indication that has received FDA approval for some of the GLP-1 medicines.

29 posted on 04/14/2025 11:46:20 AM PDT by Lou L (Health "insurance" is NOT the same as health "care")
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