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Top Performing Drug of 2021 - Trulicity (February Edition)

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Approved Indications of Trulicity2 Trulicity is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults and paediatric patients (age: ≥10 years) with type 2 diabetes mellitus. million patients’ journeys with type 2 diabetes since 2014.

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Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors

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However, aging also brings about physiological and pathological changes that increase the risk of developing multiple chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes. Data from the U.S. shows that the proportion of older adults taking five or more medications tripled from 13.8% in 1994 to 42.4%

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Why Balancing Blood Sugar is Vital for Hashimoto’s Health

The Thyroid Pharmacist

A review paper published in 2010 that discussed the relationship between thyroid dysfunction and metabolic disorders, highlighted the fact that patients with diabetes were up to three times more likely to develop a thyroid disorder. (7). Hypoglycemia is an early risk factor for developing diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes.

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Non-nutritive Sweeteners

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Phenylketonuria Risk Aspartame is catabolized to phenylalanine among other compounds, making it unsafe for consumption in individuals with phenylketonuria. Stability at High Temperature Aspartame is unstable at high temperatures and cannot be used for baking or cooking.

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Blood Sugar, Hashimoto’s, Ozempic, Metformin and Berberine

The Thyroid Pharmacist

There is a known link between Hashimoto’s and type 2 diabetes, with up to 30 percent of those with Hashimoto’s developing the condition. Conversely, patients with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing a thyroid disorder, especially women. Ozempic is a recent blockbuster drug with benefits for diabetes and weight.

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Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Benefits and Uses of Curcumin Turmeric’s medicinal benefits can mostly be attributed to compounds called curcuminoids. Combining curcumin with piperine, an alkaloid found in black pepper, extends the life of curcumin in the body, making its compounds more therapeutically effective. 2014 Jul;69:182-201 [2] Prasad S, Aggarwal BB.

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