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94% risk reduction over 3 years is incredible—but the 17-week washout rebound is the real takeaway

What stood out to me most in this plain-English breakdown of the NEJM trial is what happened during the 17 weeks after people stopped the weekly injection: weight and blood sugar started creeping back up immediately. Strength training and protein intake while on therapy seem essential.

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