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Changes from baseline in cardiovascular, metabolic, and inflammatory biomarkers among GLP-1 drug users were as follows: Triglycerides: -16.4 mg/dL LDL cholesterol: -7.3 mg/dL HbA1c: -0.3 percentage points CRP: -0.6 mg/dL ESR: -3.0 mm/hr These were all numerically greater than corresponding changes for non-users, but often the differences didn't reach statistical significance
Last reviewed: May 30, 2026 Last updated: May 30, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
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