Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This occurs either due to the body’s inability to produce enough insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, or the body’s cells becoming resistant to insulin’s effects. There are primarily two main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, which typically arises in childhood or adolescence and is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin; and Type 2 diabetes, which is more common and usually develops in adulthood, often associated with obesity and lifestyle factors, where the body becomes resistant to insulin or fails to produce sufficient insulin. Diabetes can lead to various health complications if not managed properly, affecting the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. Management typically involves lifestyle changes, monitoring blood sugar levels, and may include insulin therapy or other medications.
The Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Health Outcomes Recent research has shed light on the benefits and potential hazards of **glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)**, drugs increasingly prescribed…