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    • What is a GLP-1 agonist?
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  • Dr. Carolyn O'Connor
GLP1 agonist medications Wegovy(Semaglutide) and Zepbound(Tirzepatide) are approve by the FDA for treatment of obesity in those with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher or people with who are overweight with a BMI above 27 and at least one serious health complication because of their weight. Health complications include but are not limited to type 2 diabetes, hypertension, CAD, GERD, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis.
To determine if you are a candidate based on your BMI use link below to calculate your body mass index (BMI).
https://www.calculator.net/bmi-calculator.html
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