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As a public health proposition, this new class of weight-loss drugs is a positive development, but for those who may think that an injection, and now a pill, is a silver bullet that eliminates the need for lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise, think again

Individuals with insulin resistance and difficult-to-control sugars may also receive a different medication as part of their treatment plan, such as metformin or NovoLog (insulin aspart)

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By increasing glutathione levels, injections may help support a more robust and balanced immune system