Direct studies of GLP-1 drugs for lymphedema are limited, but strong evidence shows that weight loss of 510% improves swelling in patients with obesity-related lymphedema
GLP-1 molecules are big peptides that the body breaks down very fast
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Additionally, bariatric surgery is a one-and-done procedure, so maintenance, when coupled with lifestyle changes, is easier to accomplish, as the weight-reducing change is permanent
Approximately 5% of individuals stopped taking the medication because of negative reactions (Sanchez-Rangel and Inzucchi, 2017
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