The ongoing dedicated ophthalmic trial named as FOCUS study, which aims to evaluate semaglutides long-term effects on diabetic retinopathy, is now ongoing and could contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the true risk-benefit profile of these agents in patients with or at risk for diabetic retinopathy (NCT03811561) [104]
Majid Sabour, MD, is a renowned expert in medical weight loss and the founder and medical director of Gent's Doctor clinic in Beverly Hills, California
Additionally, GLP-1 reduces the release of glucagon, another hormone produced by the pancreas, which typically signals the liver to release stored glucose
Citing todays heightened focus on weight control, The Vitamin Shoppes Health & Wellness Trend Report 2024 report notes an increased interest in nonpharmaceutical alternatives for healthy weight management, and within that, a swell of interest in natural options that may help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Berberine is a big driver of this category, thanks to a viral TikTok that dubbed it natures Ozempic. The Vitamin Shoppes blood sugar control category grew almost 40% in 2023, according to its trends report
Absorbance was measured at 405 nm using a Sunrise Absorbance Microplate Reader (Tecan Group Ltd.)
