This is the deep abdominal fat that wraps around organs, drives insulin resistance, and correlates strongly with cardiovascular risk
Beyond glycemic control, these agents provide distinct and complementary cardiorenal benefits through mechanisms such as hemodynamic modulation, anti-inflammatory effects, and metabolic adaptations
Heres what typical labs may include: Hemoglobin A1C : to know your average blood sugar levels over the past 23 months, important for identifying prediabetes or insulin resistance Liver enzymes (ALT, AST): to screen for any existing liver issues
ROS are generated continuously in the body through immune function, oxidative metabolism, and mitochondrial bioenergetics
Among patients without diabetes or prior pancreatitis, five-year data showed lower pancreatitis rates on GLP-1s (0.3% vs 0.4%)