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How Do GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Liver?

Aug. 14, 2024
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Read time: 5-15 mins
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As drugs like Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy gain attention for treating diabetes and supporting weight loss, researchers are exploring how they might affect other conditions, including liver disease. In this faculty Q&A, Michigan Medicine hepatologist Robert Fontana, M.D., discusses the growing interest in GLP-1 drugs and what doctors are watching for as research continues.

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