Figure 3 6 Conclusion In summary, tirzepatide, a dual agonist of the GLP-1 and GIP receptors, shows promising potential for the management of obesity-related OSAS by promoting weight loss, improving metabolic function, and modulating inflammatory pathways
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This drug may cause side effects, including nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, and dyspepsia
For example, a randomized trial published in 2021 shows that patients older than 60 years of age who had a diabetes duration of 10+ years were at higher risk of DR progression specifically when using semaglutide
This increased glutathione pool may help contend with the increased flow of free radicals from dysfunctional mitochondria