Understanding that temporary weight stabilization or even small gains do not represent failure helps maintain perspective
The study also raised several additional questions and observations: It's not clear how long patients may need to take GLP-1 medications to get the full benefit for Afib risk reduction The study suggested that the reduction in Afib risk was most apparent after about 2 years of therapy
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Understanding the differences between these medications helps inform conversations with your provider about whether a switch might benefit you
If a clinician recommends that you try a GLP-1 to lose weight or treat diabetes, which drug they recommend first will likely depend on your health conditions, starting weight and more practically what your insurance will cover