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If you were advised to take one of these medications but choose not to, you may continue to have the same health status with regards to your diabetes, weight, or liver function
For individuals who cannot access or tolerate GLP-1 medications or who are seeking alternative approaches there are other FDA-approved medications that support weight management through different mechanisms
However, if you throw a coin 100 times and only 5 times hit the character, it is very likely and statistically insignificant
Notably, side effects and cost are top reasons for those discontinuing treatment
Ozempic, which uses semaglutide, was approved for type 2 diabetes in 2017