These results emphasize the vulnerability of the liver to hypoxic stress and highlight the need for further research into the long-term consequences of high-altitude exposure and the mechanisms of hepatic adaptations
This provides more time to assess disease stability before adding metabolic stress
If youre managing diabetes with GLP-1s or other medications, be sure to plan ahead to stay on track and avoid heat-related complications
It can also increase your risk of dehydration if youre losing a lot of fluids or eating and drinking less, says Katrina Mattingly, MD, obesity medicine specialist and chief medical officer of physician-supervised weight loss center Options Medical Weight Loss
New Research Links GLP-1 Agonists to NAION A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology on July 3, 2024, found that type 2 diabetes patients prescribed GLP-1 agonists were at an increased risk for developing a rare and debilitating eye condition called NAION
Semaglutide should be discontinued if NAION is confirmed