GLP-1s Show Benefit For Kids With Type 2 Diabetes
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GLP-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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The Long Sip
What happened

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.

The detail

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.

What it means

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.

For you

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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What readers are saying

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What stands out is that 27% of kids in that cohort were on GLP-1s by 2025 - a massive jump from 6% in 2019. The study tracked real outcomes over six years, not just trial data, so a 2.3% BMI reduction might sound modest until you read that many of these kids had gained weight for years despite lifestyle changes. That's the bit that matters - sometimes the body needs more help than willpower alone can give. đŸ¤”
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