First, you have to be 18 years old or more (most people on Medicare are 65+)
Individuals with type 1 diabetes, thyroid cancer, multiple endocrine neoplasia, or end stage kidney disease at any time until cohort entry or individuals with dialysis or the latest eGFR 70 years, by males versus females, by insulin use, by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (i.e., myocardial infraction, angina, coronary artery disease, coronary revascularization, peripheral artery disease, aortic atherosclerotic disease, or cerebrovascular disease), by renal insufficiency (i.e., chronic kidney disease or the latest eGFR 70 years (HR [95% CI]: 0.95 [0.831.08])
While some people may initially experience side effects, like nausea, diarrhea, or headache, these issues may resolve quickly once your body adjusts to the medication
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