Most patients qualify for therapy if they have a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea
Cost-effectiveness analysis indicates tirzepatide requires a 30% price reduction to meet standard thresholds, while semaglutide needs an 80% price cut from current levels
Ultimately, there is a pressing need to understand whether the beneficial indirect effects of GLP-1RA medications on pancreatic diseases, including PDAC (e.g., weight loss), are negated by direct effects on the pancreas
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As outlined in our case, postoperative hypoglycemia is difficult to diagnose