Editorial by Kishore Gadde, MD, Jonanne Talebloo, MS, and Steven Heymsfield, MD: Two phase 3 trials add to the evidence base for incretin-based therapies in #Obesity and #Diabetes
People who already have slow gastric emptying (gastroparesis) need extra caution
Patients looking for more rapid initial weight loss may benefit from short-term use of phentermine, though it should only be used under close supervision
In one study, 76.7 percent of participants attained their goals, demonstrating the utility of tight, consistent monitoring
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