How Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Like Ozempic or Mounjaro, Work?
网页2024年6月14日 · GLP-1 receptor agonists also bind to the GLP-1 receptors on certain neurons in the brain to decrease hunger and increase satiety. They have been shown to slow gastric emptying within the first hour of eating, resulting in the feeling of being full. Patients who use GLP-1 receptor agonists experience reduced appetite and …
Diabetes and Diarrhea - Endocrinology Advisor
网页2022年12月7日 · Diarrhea is a common symptom of diabetes and has a myriad possible causes. Diabetic diarrhea, a subtype of chronic diarrhea, typically occurs in people with severe insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and who show signs of generalized neuropathy. 1, 2 The term specifically describes chronic diarrhea resulting from secondary effects of diabetic gastroenteropathy. 3 This is a common symptom of ...
Type 2 Diabetes Medications That Induce Weight Loss
网页2024年3月22日 · A weight loss of 5% to 15% can improve obesity-related complications. 1,2. There are approved medications to help treat obesity, including phentermine (Lomaira®), orlistat (Alli®), topiramate (Trokendi XR®), and naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave®). However, these are not indicated to treat type 2 diabetes. 3.
Multinodular Goiter - Endocrinology Advisor
网页2023年6月28日 · Epidemiology. Thyroid nodules are typically benign growths of thyroid cells that form within the thyroid gland. Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland; simple goiter describes diffuse swelling of the gland, nodular goiter describes the presence of a solid or filled lump in the thyroid gland, and multinodular goiter occurs when several abnormal growths of thyroid cells are present. 1 ...
How Should High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Be Addressed?
网页2019年10月29日 · Lp (a) is an independent risk factor for both CV disease and calcific aortic valve stenosis. Serum levels of Lp (a) should be used to determine CV risk linked to Lp (a). HEART UK outlines Lp (a) levels of 32 to 90 nmol/L as being associated with minor risk, 90 to 200 nmol/L associated with moderate risk, 200 to 400 nmol/L associated with high ...
Long-Term Fatigue Is Common After Total Thyroidectomy
网页November 1, 2019. Approximately two-thirds of patients who undergo total thyroidectomy (TT) report new-onset fatigue within the first year after surgery, with only one-third reporting significant improvement over time, according to study results presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association, held October 30 to ...
网页PATIENT FACT SHEETMechanism of Action and Use of Metformin in Pat. ents With DiabetesOur easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable information to share with patients an. their caregivers.Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the i.
Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis: Diagnosis and Management
网页2020年2月19日 · Hyperthyroidism refers to increased thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion from the thyroid gland, whereas thyrotoxicosis is characterized by the clinical manifestations of inappropriately high thyroid hormone action in tissues. 1 These manifestations result from hormone excess at any level of …
Central Hypothyroidism - Endocrinology Advisor
网页2022年11月17日 · Central hypothyroidism symptoms include 1,2: intolerance to cold and decreased sweating. dry skin and hair. fatigue, drowsiness, and headache. constipation. muscle cramps. changes in sleep and menstrual cycles. unexplained weight gain, along with swelling or puffiness. anxiety, depression, or memory loss.
Improvements in Insulin Resistance With Semaglutide Primarily a …
网页2019年4月16日 · Treatment with semaglutide, a once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog, consistently reduced body weight and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes, with improvements in insulin resistance being positively associated with weight loss, according to study results published in The Journal of …