It is used for chronic weight management and managing blood glucose levels
Conditions such as leptin deficiency, leptin receptor deficiency, proopiomelanocortin (POMC) deficiency, and MC-4R deficiency can lead to substantial weight gain
The FDA authorized Wegovy for cardiovascular risk reduction in adults with established cardiovascular disease, allowing Medicare Part D reimbursement, which reshapes the North America Glucagon-like Peptide-1 agonists market size equation for this indication
73 DNL refers to the endogenous synthesis of lipids from dietary sources (usually carbohydrates or stored energy depots), including fatty acid synthesis, fatty acid elongation/unsaturation, and assembly into triglycerides (TG)
Maintaining adequate selenium intake may help support healthy antioxidant function and overall cellular health
Similar to other surgeries, side effects can include pain, swelling, infection and scarring