People with diabetes who were taking GLP-1 drugs had a low but elevated risk of an age-related eye disease that can sometimes lead to blindness, a new observational study concludes, adding to a short list of concerns about eye health in people taking the powerful medications
Hormonal regulation of the hypothalamic melanocortin system
For meal kit and snack brands, this means reformulating toward protein-forward ingredient ratios more legumes, seeds, lean proteins, and functional protein additions in every kit component
To elucidate this mechanism, studies are actively investigating the effects of GIPR agonists, as well as the expression of GIP receptors in the brain and the functional analysis of receptor-expressing neurons using approaches such as chemogenetics
Diabetic retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of preventable vision loss in adults with type 2 diabetes, with risk strongly tied to disease duration, glycemic control, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and presence of nephropathy [119]