In addition, SGLT-2 inhibitors have shown benefit in patients with both HFrEF and HFpEF independently of diabetes status, which opens exciting possibilities for the use of these therapies in patients at risk for or with established CV or kidney disease without T2D
Clinical Update 2/10/2016 Extra Protein Helps During Exercise & Dieting A study among obese young men found that giving extra protein during a period of dieting and intense exercise caused them to lose more fat and gain more muscle than men to whom additional protein was not provided
Okay, lets be honest about it This is about PBMs wanting to steer patients to their pharmacy for one reason, and one reason only, economics
"In addition to the fact that millions of people around the world are using these drugs to help them lose weight." A spokesperson for Novo Nordisk noted that some of the gastrointestinal side effects in the study are already included on the labels for its GLP-1s, adding that the company "stands behind the safety and efficacy of all of our GLP-1 medicines when used consistent with the product labeling and approved indications." "We recommend patients take these medications for their approved indications and under the supervision of a healthcare professional," the spokesperson said
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