A recent randomized study comparing structured lifestyle modification (a cornerstone in the currently recommended treatment of NASH) to liraglutide 3 mg/day without lifestyle modifications showed similar reductions in ALT and liver stiffness with no difference in bodyweight variations
Because the electrolyte effects of GLP-1 RAs are highly individual and often depend on side effects such as nausea, vomiting, or dramatically reduced food intake, broad generalization would be overreaching, Dr
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While effective for diabetes management, patients should be aware of the potential gastrointestinal side effects and discuss these with their healthcare provider
With the current evidence, we can expect that uptake in the UK will continue to increase as policy shifts, accessibility increases and new variants of the drug emerge, she said