2018 ACC expert consensus decision pathway on novel therapies for cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology Task Force on Expert Consensus Decision Pathways
Projected Users and Market Size Evolution Numerous analysts have published projections on the future use of GLP-1RAs, with all forecasting demand to grow significantly, driven by a combination of factors that include: Increasing Prevalence of Obesity: The number of people living with obesity (BMI of over 30) has tripled since 1975 to c.760m people in 2020
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Among patients with type 2 diabetes, those with higher incomes were less likely to stop treatment, further emphasizing the influence of financial stability on adherence and long-term success with GLP-1 therapies
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