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The future of obesity treatment is being rewritten

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It is a companion supplement designed to replenish nutrients that GLP-1 medication users tend to lose due to reduced food intake

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) represent a cornerstone in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and have emerged as a promising option for other metabolic disorders, including hepatic steatosis

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There is a unique opportunity for collaboration across specialties to raise awareness around the multiple benefits of GLP-1 RAs and determine the best care pathway to treat patients with PAD. With the ongoing PAD amputation and obesity epidemics, there is an opportunity to establish partnership and open communication between vascular surgeons and weight loss clinics to determine if a patient could benefit from GLP-1 RAs. i Molina CS, Faulk JB