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Riddle MC, Gerstein HC, Holman RR et al (2018) A1C targets should be personalized to maximize benefits while limiting risks

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Key Safety Monitoring: Regular assessment for pancreatitis symptoms (severe abdominal pain) Monitoring for gallbladder disease in patients with risk factors Thyroid surveillance with annual TSH and symptom assessment Blood glucose monitoring if concurrent diabetes medications are used Future Directions and Research Emerging research on GLP-1-estrogen conjugates shows promise for even more targeted therapy in menopausal women

compared to a low bioavailability of 1-2% when taken orally

Coverage: Medicaid coverage policies for GLP-1 medications were obtained from KFF.org