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Interestingly, research suggests that GLP-1 may be impaired in some people with obesity, even if they have a normal glucose tolerance

We have also shown that primary lymphoma/leukemia cells from this mouse model and B-cell lymphoma/leukemia patients accumulate higher intracellular glutathione levels than non-tumor lymphocytes

Many patients lose a significant amount of weight while taking this medication

Intramuscular injections can be a bit more uncomfortable immediately than subcutaneous ones but do not usually increase serious complications

Maximum cumulative benefit develops at 3-6 months of consistent daily use