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GLP-1 drugs show lower obesity-related cancer risk than insulin, but not all diabetes treatments
Years of research point to obesity and type 2 diabetes raising the risk of developing several types of cancer.
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Years of research show that obesity and type 2 diabetes increase the risk of several cancers. Glucagon‑like peptide‑1 receptor agonists (GLP‑1 RAs) were originally developed to control blood sugar in diabetes patients. In addition to glucose regulation, GLP‑1 RAs promote weight loss. The drugs’ dual effect on blood sugar and weight may influence cancer risk, according to recent studies.
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