That said, these therapies offer an important tool for shared decision-makingespecially for those struggling with injectable adherence or lifestyle modifications
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Notably, research indicates that individuals most interested in trying GLP-1 medications, and willing to accept common side effects, are those who report greater body shame, body surveillance, weight concerns, anti-fat bias, disordered eating behaviors, and higher BMIs, alongside lower body appreciation and body neutrality (Markey et al., 2025)
The impact of obesity on IBD onset and progression is an area of growing research, though evidence remains controversial
Purpose-built for physicians GLP-1 receptor agonist use for more than 1 year may increase thyroid cancer risk Adults with type 2 diabetes who use a GLP-1 receptor agonist for more than 1 year may have an increased risk for thyroid cancer, according to findings published in Diabetes Care