African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2019
Meta AnalysisThe efficacy and safety of liraglutide in the obese, non-diabetic individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Liraglutide has been shown to improve glucose tolerance and lose weight in individuals with type 2 diabetes. To date, no meta-analysis of liraglutide's safety and efficacy in individuals without diabetes has been conducted. ⋯ This systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that liraglutide to be an effective and safe treatment for weight loss in the obese, non-diabetic individuals.