Sinai Hospital receives grant support from Amgen, Eli Lilly and Zealand Pharma for preclinical studies in the laboratory of D.J.D
A 2024 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology reported that patients with Type 2 diabetes who took semaglutide-containing medications had more than a fourfold higher risk for developing non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) compared with patients not on a GLP-1 agonist
Since GLP-1s are relatively new drugs, their long-term side effects are unknown
Companies like Life Time and WeightWatchers are incorporating GLP-1 medications into their wellness services
Fats to eat: Avocados Nuts (peanuts, almonds, pistachios, walnuts) Olive oil Chia seeds Flax seeds Whole Grains Whole grains, unlike their refined counterparts, are rich in fiber, which slows digestion and provides long-lasting energy