GLP-1s have not received FDA approval for use in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) due to concerns about increased risks of diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia associated with short-acting GLP-1s
Melanotan 1 nasal sprays deliver peptides directly into the bloodstream via rapid absorption through the nasal mucosa
This peptide has been studied for its influence on cellular growth pathways involved in muscle adaptation rather than just hypertrophy (increasing the size of existing cells)
SGLT2 inhibitors, increasingly used alongside GLP-1 therapy, can affect fluid balance and may require coordination
Creatine monohydrate is the most well-studied supplement for muscle preservation
76,81,96,97 The main factor contributing to the lack of greater investment in lixisenatide and other short-acting agents for MASLD may be their influence on metabolic function, including pharmacokinetic differences induced by a single-dose method and their effects on gastric emptying, 91 which could limit their effectiveness in improving glycolipid metabolism