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Metabolic surgery gains ground in Brazil as diabetes prevalence doubles
Valor Econômico·BR·2 days ago
The international TRIUMPH-2 trial, with Argentine participation, reported weight loss exceeding 20% in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes using a triple agonist. This represents a significant advancement in obesity pharmacotherapy, potentially reshaping treatment paradigms. The results are preliminary and not yet peer-reviewed, but the magnitude of effect is notable.