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Browse the full article librarySeveral GLP-1 medicines reduce major cardiovascular events in high-risk patients — a benefit on top of statins, BP control and weight loss.
Each kilo lost takes several kilos of force off your knees. Weight loss is one of the most effective treatments for early knee arthritis.
Each kilo lost takes several kilos of force off your knees. Weight loss is one of the most effective treatments for early knee arthritis.
Excess weight around the neck narrows the airway; losing it can meaningfully improve sleep apnoea. Studies show better apnoea scores after months on GLP-1.
Excess weight around the neck narrows the airway; losing it can meaningfully improve sleep apnoea. Studies show better apnoea scores after months on GLP-1.
GLP-1 weight loss tends to drop triglycerides substantially and nudge HDL up, with a modest fall in LDL. Triglycerides are the biggest win.
GLP-1 weight loss tends to drop triglycerides substantially and nudge HDL up, with a modest fall in LDL. Triglycerides are the biggest win.
Weight loss on a GLP-1 usually lowers blood pressure — often by 5–8 mmHg systolic over months — even though the drug doesn't act on BP directly.
Weight loss on a GLP-1 usually lowers blood pressure — often by 5–8 mmHg systolic over months — even though the drug doesn't act on BP directly.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver affects a huge share of Indian adults, and weight loss is its main treatment. GLP-1 reliably reduces liver fat and often improves liver enzymes within months.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver affects a huge share of Indian adults, and weight loss is its main treatment. GLP-1 reliably reduces liver fat and often improves liver enzymes within months.
PCOS is driven largely by insulin resistance, which GLP-1 directly improves. Many women see weight fall, cycles regularise and fertility return.
