4.5 Safety profile The safety assessment of GLP-1 receptor agonists indicates a mostly gastrointestinal side effect profile, characterised by dose-dependent symptoms that are often treatable by meticulous titration (Madsbad 2016)
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In demonstrating flexibility, this medication can adapt to meet various treatment requirements serving either as a solitary therapeutic option or accompanying other medications prescribed for managing diabetes symptoms
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GLP-1 medications are approved for adults who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or a BMI of at least 27 plus a weight-related medical condition, such as the following: Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Obstructive sleep apnea Cardiovascular disease that increases the risk of heart attack or stroke MASH, or metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatohepatitis, a form of liver inflammation Avlin Imaeda, MD, PhD, a Yale Medicine gastroenterologist who is board-certified in obesity medicine, notes that qualifying for the medication based on heart disease aloneoften necessary for insurance coveragecan be challenging