An ideal candidate might have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher or a BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related health conditions like high cholesterol or type 2 diabetes
In skin, the ones that matter act as signaling molecules: they bind receptors or interact with the extracellular matrix and change what fibroblasts do
Patients with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, hypertension, or arrhythmias would face particular risks
Figure 35: Diagram showing action of GLP-1, GIP (incretins) and DPP-4 inhibitors, credit: Ilmari Karonen, Wikimedia
Some studies have even found that when patients combine intermittent fasting with their GLP-1 medications, they often see better weight loss results than using just the medication or fasting alone
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