Absolute contraindications include: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2) Known hypersensitivity to the medication or its components These are based on boxed warnings and prescribing information and should be treated as non-negotiable
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GLP-1 medications address the metabolic consequence by reducing appetite, slowing gastric emptying, and improving insulin sensitivity
T2DXX highlighted the complexity and frustration related to diabetes treatments as patients offered conflicting information
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