We were particularly intrigued to investigate the potential link between incretin-based drugs, such as DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1RAs, and pancreatic cancer
While Lilly and Novo have invested heavily to increase production, shortages persist, particularly for the lower starter doses of Wegovy, the only formulation still listed in shortage by the FDA
Evidence suggests that DPP-4 inhibitors reduce urinary albumin excretion, oxidative stress, and renal dysfunction in patients with T2D independent of their glucose-regulatory activity [117, 118]
Protection against metabolic slowdown When paired with adequate protein and nutrition, GLP-1 therapy can support fat loss while preserving lean muscle , something crash diets fail to do
1 More recently, additional pathophysiologic mechanisms have been identified that are implicated in contributing to impaired glucose homeostasis and the varied metabolic alterations associated with T2DM