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Hormone-like medication used to treat Type-2 diabetes can lower food intake and this substance can also reduce alcohol intake.
Common Chemicals Put People at High Diabetes, Obesity Risk
Animal studies found that exposure to even tiny amounts of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) during the prenatal period can trigger obesity later in life.
Animal studies found that exposure to even tiny amounts of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) during the prenatal period can trigger obesity later in life.
"Later, we discovered that the same medication can stimulate production of two important hormones that play a major role in our immune system, in the areas of the brain that control appetite," said Rozita Anderberg from Sahlgrenska Academy in a university statement.
"The results are increasing our understanding of how these medications can affect the brain," Anderberg added.
Fatty Food Intake May Trigger Diabetes, Atherosclerosis
A high palmitic acid diet increases the concentration of several inflammatory biomarkers in both blood and muscle leading to diseases like Type 2 diabetes.
A high palmitic acid diet increases the concentration of several inflammatory biomarkers in both blood and muscle leading to diseases like Type 2 diabetes.
Recently, Type-2 diabetes has begun to be treated with medications that resemble the body's own hormone GLP-1.
The US Regulatory Authorities Approve Novo's New Diabetes Drug 'Tresiba'
The US Food and Drug Administration’s approval was based on the clinical trials that showed the drug, Tresiba can improve glycemic control.
The US Food and Drug Administration’s approval was based on the clinical trials that showed the drug, Tresiba can improve glycemic control.
After every meal, the levels of GLP-1 in the blood increase, which lead to an increase in insulin production and a decrease in appetite.
Weight Loss Surgery May Be a Better Option To Control Type 2 Diabetes In Obese Patients
Bariatric surgery should be considered for diabetics who do not succeed at controlling their blood sugar with drugs and lifestyle changes, regardless of their BMI.
Bariatric surgery should be considered for diabetics who do not succeed at controlling their blood sugar with drugs and lifestyle changes, regardless of their BMI.
"Our data can make an important contribution to the understanding of these mechanisms," Anderberg added.
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