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By improving insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic status, GLP1 receptor agonists can normalize reproductive hormone signaling in insulinresistant women (such as those with PCOS), which may help restore more regular ovulation

Ocular Very common (10% or more): Diabetic retinopathy (up to 20.1%) Common (1% to 10%): Retinal disorders, diabetic retinopathy complications Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nonproliferative retinopathy Very rare (less than 0.01%): Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) Diabetic retinopathy complications included need for retinal photocoagulation, need for treatment with intravitreal agents, vitreous hemorrhage, and onset of diabetes-related blindness

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Your clinician may need to adjust your diabetes medication doses when starting GLP-1 therapy - which is why full disclosure of your medication list is mandatory, not optional