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Johnson JA, Majumdar SR, Simpson SH, Toth EL: Decreased mortality associated with the use of metformin compared with sulfonylurea monotherapy in type 2 diabetes
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Learn how to use weight loss medications safely and avoid common mistakes Safe Usage & Buying Guide Scientific Perspective Research from the National Institutes of Health highlights that GLP-1 receptor agonists help regulate appetite, improve satiety, and support gradual weight reduction when combined with lifestyle changes
Some states have specific rules about how to prescribe weight-loss medications (more on this below), but none prohibit psychiatrists from doing so
In the UK, it is licensed for weight management in eligible adults and for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in appropriate patients