Allen, Ph.D., an associate professor of neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, found abnormally high levels of glutamate in the brains of people with RLS
For type 2 diabetes, the Phase 1b data showed HbA1c reductions of up to 2.02% which, if confirmed in Phase 3, would make retatrutide competitive with the most effective diabetes medications available
Whilst research has identified a small increased risk of diabetic retinopathy progression in certain patients, particularly those with pre-existing eye disease, complete vision loss remains rare
Updated September 2, 2025
Dietitian Impact: Patients who consulted a dietitian had a significantly higher rate of diagnosed deficiencies, likely reflecting improved screening and/or higher baseline risk