Inadequate sleep also increases insulin resistance, making blood sugar harder to manage
In another 2025 study by Qeadan and colleagues that used electronic health data from over 1.3 million individuals with a history of alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder, researchers found that individuals with alcohol use disorder (n=817,309) prescribed GLP-1 medications experienced about 50% fewer alcohol intoxication events over the 2-year period compared to patients who didnt receive the medications (Qeadan et al., 2025)
Beyond gastroparesis, other serious conditions like ileus and bowel obstruction are also being linked to these medications
Liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, a type of injectable medication used to help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes
Adults usually get 1000 to 2500 mcg of vitamin B12 in each injection
The seemingly conflicting effects of GIP on body weight will be discussed further in later sections