Uric acid is produced by the breakdown of purines, which are found in the foods we eat
Argento, MD, senior clinical endocrinologist and diabetes technology director at the Maryland Endocrine and Diabetes Center, Columbia, Maryland, said that the trial was small but showed the benefit of using adjunctive therapy in T1D. There is an unmet need in patients with T1D with a high BMI and suboptimal glycemic control, he told Medscape Medical News Despite proven cardiorenal benefits of both GLP-1 agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes, none are approved for use in T1D, which means that they are generally not covered by insurance. These medications end up being prohibitively expensive for those withT1D to access, Argento noted
Although the body produces it naturally, increasing consumption with supplementation may have a range of health benefits, according to research
Anyone with epilepsy considering a new medication should discuss potential interactions with their neurologist or epilepsy specialist nurse
The impact of GLP-1 drugs on public health has already been profound
Potential enhancement of physical performance and recovery