For constipation, increasing dietary fiber, fluid intake, and physical activity typically provides relief
When paired with diet, exercise, and other medications, GLP-1 treatment can help improve glycaemic control and long-term outcomes - and often leads to noticeable weight loss results 1,2
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With the recent FDA approval of semaglutide (Ozempic) for slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD, there is enthusiasm among nephrologists for incorporating glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) into clinical care