For people with pre-existing medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart problems, the situation can be more complex
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Semaglutide is effective for weight loss in part because it works on the reward centers of the brain, reducing the rush of feel-good chemicals we'd normally get from a treat
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In addition to their cardiovascular benefits, GLP-1 RAs also confer renal protection, demonstrating a 19% reduction in composite renal outcomes, a 16% reduction in end-stage kidney disease, a 21% reduction in kidney function decline [6]
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