As diabetes drives up Kentuckians use of weight-loss drugs, worries arise about unintended effects Louisville researchers are looking at GLP-1 medicines possible role in eating disorders Ruth Taylor, left, and Benjamin Knoll are among the many Kentuckians who have tried prescription weight loss drugs
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An important distinction from the FDA criteria is that the WHO guideline does not extend its recommendation to adults with a BMI between 27 and 30 who have obesity-related conditions
They are recommended for those who are overweight or obese and have not achieved optimal glycemic control despite intensive insulin therapy
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