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Semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs not linked to risk of degenerative eye disease in adults with type 2 diabetes

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An estimated 27% of U.S. adults with diabetes are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)—a type of medication that mimics the GLP-1 hormone—to lower blood sugar and support weight loss. Some research has suggested that their use can reduce the risk of developing other diseases.

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