Popular weight-loss drugs may prevent prediabetes from turning into diabetes

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A large study found GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are linked to 41% lower all-cause mortality risk versus metformin in prediabetes.

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Popular weight-loss drugs may prevent prediabetes from turning into diabetes
A large study found GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are linked to 41% lower all-cause mortality risk versus metformin in prediabetes.

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