Evidence from preclinical and clinical studies suggests heterogeneous effects of GLP1RAs on cancer risk: the incidence of hepatocellular, oesophageal, endometrial, ovarian and prostate cancers might be reduced, whereas safety concerns persist with respect to thyroid (both medullary and non-medullary) carcinomas
Comparative effectiveness of glucose-lowering drugs for type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
The Group Insurance Commission which provides health coverage to public employees, retirees, and their families also limited GLP-1 coverage
Drugs such as GLP-1 receptor agonistsincluding semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro)are now household names, praised for their ability to reduce appetite, regulate blood sugar, and promote sustained weight loss
The FDA currently approves GLP-1 drugs for up to two years for weight loss
170,171,172,173 Therapeutic implications for targeting NADPH metabolism Compared with their normal counterparts, many types of cancer cell have increased oxidative stress and the upregulation of antioxidant capacity