GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have quickly emerged as some of the most effective tools to help treat obesity and its myriad comorbidities, and many pediatricians say that these drugs should also be used to help treat In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance for children and adolescents with obesity from a watchful waiting approach to include early treatment at the highest levels of intensity appropriate. This guidance supports expanding access to things like bariatric surgery and pharmacological interventions like GLP-1 drugs for patients where it is deemed appropriate
She explained that this means talking about types of food, eating patterns and getting enough food, especially since these medications alter appetite
While comprehensive national data is limited, GLP-1 receptor agonists represent a major therapeutic class for type 2 diabetes, with the majority of current users having diabetes as their primary indication
ICIs are now approved by the FDA for treating more than a dozen forms of cancer and the list is growing every year
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