In response to cost pressures, more employers are considering reducing coverage rather than expanding it
A deficiency can occur for several reasons, such as pernicious anemia (a condition where the body cannot absorb vitamin B12 from the diet), certain medical conditions (e.g., Crohn's disease, celiac disease), surgical removal of part of the stomach or intestine, or strict vegetarian/vegan diets if not adequately supplemented
Exenatide primarily targets postprandial glucose
Concentration matters too
It was initially added to GLP-1 to reduce adverse reactions to the medicine when administered
Cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 The SELECT trial demonstrated that GLP-1 therapy rapidly reduces heart attacks and strokes. These cardiovascular benefits have long been hinted at in diabetes trials, but the magnitude observed in SELECT surprised even seasoned cardiologists