These medications work by mimicking the action of naturally occurring GLP-1, an incretin hormone produced in the intestine that regulates blood glucose levels and appetite
In practice, some of the most actionable dementia-prevention work looks less dramatic than a new drug headline
Hunting for supplies adds unnecessary time and frustration that erodes compliance over time
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When they do occur, side effects are typically mild and transient
Overall prescribing trends The study found that 1,162,662 patients were prescribed a GLP-1 RA between January 2018 and June 2024, with 4,815,135 total prescriptions during this period