GLP1RAs can be effective for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition associated with elevated white matter hyperintensity burden, microstructural damage, and cognitive impairment [37]
Brand-name pens deliver pre-measured doses, eliminating dosing errors
From a preventive cardiology standpoint, the earlier we intervene on metabolic disease, the better the long-term outcomes
However, the restrictions around taking oral semaglutide are burdensome
Key practice components include: Screening and conversation starters: Opportunistic BMI/waist checks, BP, HbA1c (where services exist), and sensitive language (ie, people living with obesity)
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