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Newly-approved drug offers another tool for weight loss

The active ingredient in the new drug was previously approved by the FDA to treat Type 2 diabete

November 14, 2023
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“This is just another tool for you to use and consider, it doesn’t mean it’s the right one and it doesn't mean you're a failure if it doesn't give you what you need,” said Dr. Michael A. Snyder, a bariatric surgeon and medical director of the Bariatric Surgery Center at Rose Medical Center.

Read the Scripps News article.

Learn more about Dr. Snyder and the team at Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery.

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November 14, 2023

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