Atherosclerosis represents a state of intense oxidative stress characterized by vascular wall lipid and protein oxidation that contributes to chronic inflammation within the arterial wall, in which CRP is a major player (Figure 7)
Side Effects While both drugs have been generally well-tolerated in clinical trials, there are some side effects associated with their use
Moser expressed a similar sentiment, saying that GLP-1s "act not only in the gut and brain areas that control hunger but also on taste bud cells and brain regions that process taste and reward
Gut protection reducing inflammation and supporting healing of ulcers or intestinal injury
SGLT2 inhibitors such as dapagliflozin (Farxiga), canagliflozin (Invokana), and empagliflozin (Jardiance) have been shown to reduce HbA1C levels, promote weight loss, and lower blood glucose levels
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