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These behaviors have been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease (8)
Panniculectomy : Unlike a tummy tuck, this procedure focuses specifically on removing the hanging apron of skin from the lower abdomen without addressing muscle separation
HbA1c reductions up to 1.6 percentage points Weight trajectory: Weight loss had not plateaued by 52 weeks, indicating potential for further reduction with continued treatment Cardiometabolic: Improvements in waist circumference, blood pressure, hs-CRP, and lipid parameters Evidence level: Moderate -- well-designed phase 2 with NEJM publication, but single trial, no head-to-head comparisons
These distinct mechanisms mean the two drugs target hunger through fundamentally different biological routes
however, your physician may need to adjust doses as blood pressure improves, making close monitoring essential