Clinical studies have found these medications may: Improve insulin sensitivity Support healthier blood sugar regulation Improve certain cardiovascular risk factors Reduce inflammatory signaling Improve lipid profiles in some patients Researchers continue to investigate whether some of these benefits may occur independently of weight loss, although many questions remain about how these medications should be used outside their approved indications
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Moderate-to-severe cases may require corticosteroids for acute flares, followed by immunomodulators (azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine) or biologic agents (anti-TNF therapies, vedolizumab, ustekinumab)
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