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Prescription GLP-1 receptor agonists may be indicated for adults with type 2 diabetes not meeting glycemic targets, those with established cardiovascular disease or chronic kidney disease, or individuals with obesity and weight-related complications when lifestyle interventions prove insufficient

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However, it should be monitored and managed actively