Those with moderate to severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy or proliferative disease at baseline may experience progression, particularly during the initial months of treatment when glycaemic control improves rapidly
A secondary analysis of this metric was completed after stratifying patients by overweight status
Because it cannot cross the blood-brain barrier, a semipermeable membrane that protects the brain and spinal cord from circulating toxins or pathogens, dopamine cannot be directly administered into the brain
Cognitive function was measured using the Y-Maze spontaneous alternation test, a reliable indicator of working memory
The weight loss landscape has changed dramatically with the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, leaving many wondering whether these injections outperform conventional dieting
Together, these results demonstrate that sensitivity to glucose deprivation correlates with sensitivity to a drug combination blocking glucose transport (GLUT1) and GSH synthesis (GCL)