34 These effects are achieved by the expression and translocation of apical glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) thus increasing glucose uptake and by the inhibition of pro-apoptotic proteins such as Bad, Bax and FOXO family proteins, thereby improving beta cell survival
Insurance is more likely to cover a medication if it is prescribed for one of its FDA-approved uses
A 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis of fibers impact on constipation concluded that dietary fiber sources can have a significant effect on constipation, especially at higher-than-average doses (adding 10 grams or more per day to your standard intake)
The most frequently reported digestive complaints include nausea (affecting approximately 15-44% of patients depending on dose and indication), vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation
Switch to small frequent meals now, not after a large meal makes you vomit