Gastrointestinal disorders are common complications of diabetes mellitus, including gastroparesis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic diarrhea [68, 69]
MT1 has enhanced half-life and increased affinity for the melanocortin receptor 1 (MC1R), which regulates melanogenesis
How are GLP-1 RAs Changing T2D Treatment Options Many patients have reported positive experiences with GLP-1 receptor agonists
They may help improve skin tone and radiance, but results are not permanent without continued use
Patients should inform their healthcare provider immediately if pregnancy occurs
Messiah notes that clinicians have more effective medical therapies than ever before, but scientists still know remarkably little about the optimal sequencing of medications and MBS, or which patients benefit most from each approach