Weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of eye damage in diabetic patients
by Anna Bawden Health and social affairs corresponden from Science | The Guardian on (#6XS8C)
Study finds medicines such as Ozempic associated with greater risk of developing age-related macular degeneration
Weight loss drugs could at least double the risk of diabetic patients developing age-related macular degeneration, a large-scale study has found.
Originally developed for diabetes patients, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines have transformed how obesity is treated and there is growing evidence of wider health benefits. They help reduce blood sugar levels, slow digestion and reduce appetite.
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