Coldness isnt the only surprise people experience on GLP-1 treatment
Many patients may qualify for gastric sleeve surgery through insurance , especially when medical criteria for obesity treatment are met
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Theyre also used in medications to treat conditions such as endocrine disorders, multiple sclerosis, and infantile spasms (or a form of epilepsy) in children under two years of age, as well as to control the level of calcium in the blood
Among people who use the drugs for diabetes and obesity, evidence suggests the drugs reduce the risks of kidney disease progression, heart attack, death from heart disease, death from COVID-19, and death from all causes by 15% to 35%
GLP-1 agonists may be preferable in some elderly patients due to lower hypoglycemia risk, though GI side effects and potential for weight loss (which can be undesirable in frail elderly patients) require careful consideration