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The buzz surrounding GLP-1s keeps getting louder, and for good reason: The medications are highly effective at treating type 2 diabetes and obesity , and are also linked to improved blood pressure and protection against heart disease
How Autoimmune Diseases Can Impact the Heart Obesity adds another layer of low-grade inflammation from adipose tissue, or body fat, says Deepu Sudhakaran, MD, a bariatric surgeon who specializes in metabolic health at Zae Weight Wellness in Chesterfield, Missouri
However, the native GLP-1 molecule is rapidly degraded by dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) and glomerular filtration and requires modifications to extend its half-life
Taking oral semaglutide as directed ensures your body absorbs a maximum amount of the medication