Frontiers in nutrition

How well GLP-1 medicines work, how safe they are, and how they are used in obese teenagers in Saudi Arabia

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Abstract

Real-world evidence on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in pediatric obesity is limited.

  • Current knowledge about treatment outcomes for pediatric obesity with GLP-1 receptor agonists is sparse.
  • Safety data for GLP-1 receptor agonists in children is not well-established.
  • Clinical practice patterns regarding the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in this population require further investigation.

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