They mimic a gut hormone
However, a retrospective cohort study published in Diabetes Care did find that use of GLP-1 medications for 1-3 years was associated with a slightly increased risk of all thyroid cancer (adjusted hazard ratio 1.58) and medullary thyroid cancer specifically (adjusted hazard ratio 1.78)
It's approved for long-term use and shows cardiovascular benefits in people with heart disease
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Kuckelman, senior vice president and group general counsel of global legal, IP, and security for Novo Nordisk, said, Throughout Novo Nordisks 103-year-long history, patient safety has always been our top priority
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