HealthU.S. News & World ReportGLP-1s Show Benefit For Kids With Type 2 Diabetes
A real-world European study found GLP-1 weight-loss drugs helped kids and teens with type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar and blood pressure.
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A real-world European study presented in Milan found GLP-1 medications helped children and young adults with type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve health markers.
Of 240 young patients studied, 76% had obesity when they started GLP-1 therapy, and more than a third achieved at least a 5% weight reduction.
The study authors say the findings confirm real-world benefits for young people with type 2 diabetes, though parents should speak with their child's doctor about suitability.
The study found over a third of young patients achieved at least a 5% weight reduction, and use of these drugs in children rose from 6% in 2019 to 27% in 2025.
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