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Cardiovascular and Metabolic Benefits Weight loss medications in this class do more than just reduce body weight

Medical Clearance Any patient on GLP-1 medications must receive medical clearance prior to surgery

The amount of weight you can lose with GLP-1 agonists varies based on factors like your baseline weight, diet, exercise habits and how your body reacts to the medication

Emerging evidence suggests potential hepatoprotective benefits, particularly in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

You may be eligible for the medication if you want to lose weight and you have: Obesity (Body mass index 30 or more) Overweight (BMI 27 or more) with at least one weight-related comorbidity such as hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), or heart disease