What is GLP-1: A gut hormone that naturally lasts just a few minutes
Whether youre currently taking GLP-1s or considering them in your future, be sure to keep these biomarkers on your radar
And real talk
While the difference was not dramatic (~3 points, which is well below the minimally clinically important difference in the MDS-UPDRS-3 of around ~5 points), it appeared to remain after a 2-month washout period, intended to support the idea that, because the improvements remained after removal of the incretin, the difference should be a disease-modifying, rather than a symptomatic benefit
Patients seeking B12 testing or treatment should consult their GP, who can arrange appropriate blood tests (serum B12, full blood count, folate, and if indicated, intrinsic factor and parietal cell antibodies) and prescribe treatment if deficiency is confirmed