Obesity
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.
Conference Coverage
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...
Commentary
Are Carbs Really the Enemy?
How did we get to blaming carbs as the enemy in the war against obesity?
Conference Coverage
Temporary Gut Liner Lowers Weight, A1c
Two years after the liner’s removal, 80% of patients continued to show significant improvement, while 20% returned to baseline.
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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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The Fascinating Way to Measure Glucose With a Phone’s Compass
Proof-of-concept study able to measure glucose to micromolar concentration, similar to CGMs, researchers say.
From the Journals
Sugar Substitutes Satisfy Appetite, Blunt Insulin Response
Composite appetite scores were comparable between the sucrose, stevia rebaudioside M, and neotame groups.
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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty More Cost-Effective Long Term Than Semaglutide for Treating Obesity
In a long-term study, ESG was less expensive and showed increased, sustained weight loss compared with semaglutide.
From the Journals
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Don’t Raise Thyroid Cancer Risk
Researchers compared data from 145,410 patients who initiated GLP-1 RAs and 291,667 patients initiating dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) inhibitors...
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Speedy Eating and Late-Night Meals May Take a Toll on Health
Eating too quickly may avoid satiety, allow for overeating, and extend time gastric acids are working, says study.
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Arm Fat Raises CVD Risk in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Those with high levels of arm fat had increased CVD risk, compared with leg fat, study finds.