This step is crucial for ensuring proper dosing
Patients with type 2 diabetes already have a two- to threefold higher baseline risk of pancreatitis due to metabolic stress, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance
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The treatment is suited for weight management in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 27 with at least 1 weight-related ailment or in patients with a BMI of greater than 30
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