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Cardiovascular Benefits : There is growing evidence suggesting that GLP-1 R agonists may have cardioprotective effects , with research exploring their potential in preventing cardiovascular events and improving heart health in patients with type 2 diabetes

Despite the expanding use of anti-obesity medications (AOMs), sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity (SO) remain major concerns in this population

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Twice a day exenatide (5 vs 10 g twice daily for 5 days) was shown to slow gastric emptying by scintigraphy in T2D in a dose-dependent manner, associated with a reduction in postmeal plasma glucose and peak insulin concentrations (23)
A recent 2025 study showed that participants who consumed 1 gram of berberine daily for 6 months had no meaningful change in adiposity (AKA the accumulation of body fat) 19

Research on managing type 2 diabetes and metabolic health consistently points to a diet built around high-fiber foods, quality protein, and healthy fats while limiting saturated fat and refined carbohydrates
