Enter stage left: semaglutide, tirzepatide, and now the new arrivals, CagriSema (a GLP-1 agonist/Amylin analog combination) and Retatrutide (a triple agonist acting on GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors)
Whether you choose a GLP-1 medication or an oral medication, both are typically safe for most people, but if for any reason the prescriber doesnt feel like the medications are safe for you, they will let you know
Different requirements for scavenger receptor class B type I in hepatitis C virus cell-free versus cell-to-cell transmission
More recently, GLP-1 medications have gained traction for weight management
In the UK, the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency is pernicious anaemia
Glucagon has historically been viewed as an anti-obesity paradox, a hormone that raises blood sugar but also increases energy expenditure and promotes liver fat oxidation