Helping patients understand the actions of these medications can alert them to the potential gastrointestinal (GI) side effects (see sidebar Tips to Minimize GI Side Effects below)
GLP-1 RAs exert direct and indirect effects on the CV system including vasodilation, natriuresis anti-atherosclerotic effects, improvements in endothelial function, anti-inflammatory effects (decrease cytokines level such as tumor necrosis factor, interlukin-1, interlukin-6) and a consequent decrease in C-reactive protein, and reductions in infarct size ( Figure 2 Recently, GLP-1 RAs have been recommended by different guidelines
As the New England Medical Journal of Medicine (NEMD) reported, some studies suggest that GLP-1s may benefit T1D individuals struggling with weight loss, blood sugar control and time in range (TIR), producing fewer blood glucose swings and long-term complications
But independent fact checkers have shown these endorsements are AI-generated
Long COVID after breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection