If you manage diabetes, watch for very high glucose (excess thirst/urination, fatigue) or low glucose (sweating, shaking, confusion) and follow your sick-day plan
Semaglutide and tirzepatide work by activating GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas to stimulate the production of insulin, which helps to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes
Generally, individuals with higher body weight have a lower BAC compared to those with lower body weight
Semaglutide is newly approved for weight loss, but it has been approved and used to treat diabetes since 2017
The following figure shows that inflammation caused by hitting your thumb with a hammer, exposure to UV light, radiation, smoking, and air pollution are all sources of free radicals