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You have no contraindications to GLP-1 medications, including personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
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Alternatives to GLP-1RAs If you or your doctor are concerned about this potential risk, there are other classes of medications for managing Type 2 diabetes: SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., Jardiance, Farxiga) DPP-4 inhibitors (e.g., Januvia) Metformin (still the gold standard) Insulin therapy Lifestyle interventions like medically supervised weight loss programs Each comes with its own risk/benefit profile, so its not about finding a perfect drugits about finding the right one for your personal health profile
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