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GLP-1s linked to nutritional deficiencies in children
Children prescribed GLP-1 medications for weight loss, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes are at risk for nutritional deficiencies—diagnosed in nearly one in six patients (16.8%) within the first year—according to a new study published in the…
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Children prescribed GLP‑1 medications for weight loss, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes face a risk of nutritional deficiencies, a study in *Childhood Obesity* found. Within the first year of treatment, 16.8% of the children were diagnosed with a deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency was the most common, occurring in 12.4% of the cohort. The study highlights the need for monitoring nutrient levels in pediatric patients on GLP‑1 therapy.
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