With pipeline agents it will be important to be vigilant of newer agents that may leverage mechanisms of action that are more effective
They activate GLP-1 receptors throughout the body to regulate blood glucose, suppress appetite, slow gastric emptying, and influence cardiovascular and neurological function
As a radical scavenger vitamin C supports this defence shield by contributing to the protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative stress
These medications have a low risk of causing low blood sugar when used alone but may increase this risk when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas
Given the wide use of these drugs, these adverse events, although rare, must be considered by patients thinking about using them for weight loss, Mohit Sodhi, MSc, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, said in a related press release