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Here, we used the US Department of Veterans Affairs databases to build a cohort of people with diabetes who initiated GLP-1RA ( n = 215,970) and compared them to those who initiated sulfonylureas ( n = 159,465), dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) inhibitors ( n = 117,989) or sodiumglucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors ( n = 258,614), a control group composed of an equal proportion of individuals initiating sulfonylureas, DPP4 inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors ( n = 536,068), and a control group of 1,203,097 individuals who continued use of non-GLP-1RA antihyperglycemics (usual care)
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NAC supplements are the most well-studied source of cysteine, the linchpin of the glutathione chain
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Prioritising protein and fibre helps preserve muscle mass and manage side effects, while minimising ultra-processed foods supports the medications effectiveness