Bays , MD, MFOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC, DABOM, medical director at Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center, Monroe Biomedical Research and clinical associate professor at University of Louisville School of Medicine, told Healio
Some women transition to other treatments after achieving their goals, while others benefit from long-term use
For instance, in April 2025, Pfizer, a US-based pharmaceutical company specializing in metabolic and cardiometabolic drug development, provided an update on its oral GLP-1 receptor agonist candidate, danuglipron, following the completion of once-daily formulation studies intended to improve dosing convenience for patients
GLP-1 receptor agonists may not be suitable for individuals with a history of pancreatitis, kidney disease, or gallbladder issues
Metabolic syndrome and the risk for chronic kidney disease among nondiabetic adults