Key end points included: hospitalisation, heart failure (ICD-10-CM-I50), myocardial infarction (ICD-10-CM-I21), stroke and transient ischaemic attack (ICD-10-CM-I63, G45), development of diabetic microvascular complications (ICD-10-CM-E10.210.4) and all-cause mortality analysed 3 months to 5 years post drug initiation
The drug, a once-a-week injectable available by prescription, is intended to be used in adults who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater or a BMI of 27 kg/m2 or more and have at least one health conditionsuch as high blood pressure or diabetesrelated to their weight
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It is getting lab work, reviewing symptoms, and discussing regulated options with a qualified provider