It differs from IGF-1 by additional 13 amino acids at the N-terminus and the substitution of arginine with glutamic acid at the 3rd position
Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Hypothyroidism and Hashimotos thyroiditis High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) High blood pressure (hypertension) Cardiovascular disease and heart health Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Gout and elevated uric acid Osteoarthritis and joint inflammation Digestive concerns (bloating, constipation, sensitivity) General inflammation and autoimmune conditions Cancers of the digestive tract (esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, bowel cancer), head and neck cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and more
However, the practice lacks sufficient scientific backing and is fraught with risks, including reduced efficacy, unforeseen side effects, and the possibility of drug contamination or misuse
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Insulin aggregation, local infections and catheter occlusions are reported complications of the devices used for this route of insulin delivery