The two drugs are metformin, one of the most widely used diabetes medications, and the GLP-1 class of medications that include Ozempic, Mounjaro and Saxenda. A study of nearly 13,000 people with ...

If metformin doesn’t work well enough on its own, a GLP-1 RA is often added to the treatment plan. When a GLP-1 RA is prescribed along with insulin, it can increase the odds of hypoglycemia.

The following is a summary of “Association of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists with Optic Nerve and Retinal Adverse ...

A new study found a link between GLP-1s and a higher risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease ...

Humans have spent thousands of years experimenting with weight loss aids. While Ozempic and Wegovy may be generating ...

Real-world results for blockbuster weight-loss meds like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound aren't as impressive as those promised ...

GLP-1RA use initially lowered delirium risk but eventually heightened delirium risk after 5 years among patients with type 2 diabetes.

Patients older than 60 years with 5 or more years of ophthalmology follow-up and medication use (GLP-1 RAs, metformin, statins, insulin, aspirin) were included in the study. Among 9669 patients ...