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Mean weight loss among patients taking liraglutide for at least 3 months was 7.6 kg (7.9%).
Liraglutide can be an effective part of a weight management plan for patients with obesity.
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Among patients still taking liraglutide, mean weight loss was 7.6 kg (7.9%).
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The study reports real-world data from a clinical setting.
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Liraglutide in the management of obesity: real world data (Portugal)
Carlos Bello et al. · Minerva Endocrinology · 2024
DOI 10.23736/s2724-6507.24.04161-7
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