Illustration of heart and medication representing cardiovascular health in diabetics

Stopping weight loss drugs doubles heart attack risk in diabetics

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A study analyzing over 80,000 patients in Italy found that diabetics who discontinued GLP-1 weight loss medications experienced twice the risk of heart attacks compared to those who continued the treatment. This research highlights the cardiovascular benefits of maintaining GLP-1 medication in diabetic patients.

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Originally published by gnews