A February 2026 peer-reviewed study (Kasher Meron et al.) found an 11% higher fragility fracture risk in GLP-1 users aged 65+ with Type 2 diabetes versus those on other diabetes medications - a retrospective study showing association, not proven causation
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The risk reduction for the primary end point was consistent across the following predefined subgroups: age, sex, race, smoking status, family history of premature CHD, body mass index, LDL-C, HDL-C, and hsCRP levels
Estimated treatment difference between the two groups and 95% CI was used if the mean change or variability of respective groups was unreported
A: 12 sticks daily