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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.
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Source
Choice of Therapy in Obese Type 2 Diabetes
VivekaP Jyotsna et al. · Chronicle of Diabetes Research and Practice · 2022
DOI 10.4103/cdrp.cdrp_2_22
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