A 2024 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found an increased risk of NAION for those taking semaglutide medications
Long-acting GLP-1s (including Victoza, Trulicity, Bydureon, Ozempic, and Rybelsus) work to lower both post-meal and fasting blood sugar levels
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Related: Scientists Reveal The Optimal Amount of Sleep to Lower Dementia Risk "With more than threequarters of preclinical studies showing reductions in amyloidbeta or tau, and early signals emerging from studies on humans, GLP1 drugs remain strong candidates for future Alzheimer's prevention trials," says Cork