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GLP‑1s in Menopause: Using Incretins to Protect Cardiometabolic Health in Midlife

Middle-aged woman smiling in a medical office, holding a medication bottle to represent GLP‑1 therapy during menopause.

Menopause marks a major transition in a woman’s life, defined not only by the end of menstrual cycles but also by profound hormonal and metabolic changes. One often under‑recognized shift is the acceleration of cardiometabolic risk. Women in midlife frequently experience increased central adiposity, changes in glucose regulation, rising blood …

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Cardiometabolic Risk in Women With Diabetes: Screening and Care Strategies

A woman with diabetes consults a female doctor about cardiometabolic health, surrounded by medical icons including heart, cholesterol, and blood pressure.

Did you know that women with diabetes have a significantly higher risk of heart disease compared to men with diabetes? While many of the standard care guidelines apply to all patients, women often face additional, underrecognized threats to their heart and metabolic health. Understanding how sex-specific factors—such as hormonal changes, …

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