Since fat builds up in the liver, it only decreases the bodys metabolic rate, making it impossible to lose weight even with a balanced diet and exercise
One semaglutide tablet called Rybelsus is approved to treat and control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes
Zheng L-H, Wang Y-J, Sheng J, Wang F, Zheng Y, Lin X-K, et al
Trials are investigating whether these drugs can reduce risks of cardiovascular disease, fatty liver, and even dementia
Figure 1 3.3 Association between GLP-1RA exposure and opioid use disorder Exposure to any GLP-1 RAs was significantly associated with reduced odds of OUD diagnosis
Of course, there will be complex interplay and it wont at all be pleasant (this is health insurance in the U.S., I dont know what else youd expect?) but overall it will be a net positive in the longer term