Safety and Efficacy of Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Use in Elderly People With Obesity—A Meta‐Analysis

GLP-1 RA therapy seems to be safe and effective in older adults with obesity, achieving similar effects on weight loss and glycemic control as in younger individuals.

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Obesity
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.70098
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Diabetes Treatment and Management
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Safety and Efficacy of Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Use in Elderly People With Obesity—A Meta‐Analysis

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Safety and Efficacy of Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Use in Elderly People With Obesity—A Meta‐Analysis

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Abstract

GLP-1 RA therapy seems to be safe and effective in older adults with obesity, achieving similar effects on weight loss and glycemic control as in younger individuals.

Obesity
University of Lisbon (PT), Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz (PT), Hospital Curry Cabral (PT), Hospital Garcia de Orta (PT), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (PT)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Diabetes Treatment and Management
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