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There’s growing evidence of cardioprotective effects independent of weight loss.

Eg https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6...

> The cardioprotective effects of semaglutide were independent of baseline adiposity and weight loss and had only a small association with waist circumference, suggesting some mechanisms for benefit beyond adiposity reduction.



They also help with slowing the progression of CKD

https://www.kidneyfund.org/treatments/medicines-kidney-disea...




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