Eur J Endocrinol 176(2):133141
Corticosteroids may mask some signs of infection, and new infections may appear during their use
Acknowledgments Funding: This meta-analysis was written independently
The illustration below shows how GLP-1 medications affect different areas of the body
Conclusions The result of this meta-analysis demonstrates that compared to sitagliptin, GLP-1 analogues are more effective for glycemic control and weight loss, but have similar efficacy in reducing blood pressure and lipid parameters, however, GLP-1 analogues are associated with a higher incidence of gastrointestinal adverse events and a similar incidence of hypoglycemia compared to sitagliptin
The essential nutrient pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5, is available as a dietary supplement, is added to some foods, and occurs naturally in others