While this risk hasn't been definitively established in humans, it's important to be aware of it, especially if you have a family history of MTC or MEN 2
If you have depression, continue your existing treatment and discuss any changes with your mental health team
It is also being studied for treating type 2 diabetes, with significant improvements seen in blood sugar control alongside meaningful weight loss
For instance, studies from Australia revealed that on average, children and young people aged 5-17 years spent one and a half hours (91 minutes) per day on physical activity and over two hours a day (136 minutes) in screen-based activity with physical activity decreasing and screen-based activity increasing as age increased [53]
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