Research
Hormonal
The first choice of therapy after lifestyle modification for T2D in obese individuals should be glucose-lowering agents that promote weight reduction or are weight neutral.
Healthcare providers should prioritize glucose-lowering agents that aid in weight management for obese T2D patients.
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Considering the strong link between obesity and T2D, the first choice of therapy after lifestyle modification should be glucose-lowering agents, which promote weight reduction or are at least weight neutral.
Why this rating
The claim is based on established treatment guidelines referenced in the abstract.
Source
Choice of Therapy in Obese Type 2 Diabetes
VivekaP Jyotsna et al. · Chronicle of Diabetes Research and Practice · 2022
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