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Other factors that may increase infection risk in diabetes patients include: Immunosuppressive effects of poorly controlled hyperglycemia Neuropathy leading to reduced sensation and delayed recognition of infections Vascular complications impairing tissue perfusion and immune cell delivery Frequent antibiotic use for other infections, disrupting normal flora Obesity , which is common in type 2 diabetes and creates skin folds prone to moisture and fungal growth Conversely, medications that improve glycemic control, including GLP-1 receptor agonists and tirzepatide, generally reduce infection risk by normalizing the metabolic environment

1% of participants lost more than 15% of their starting weight

The problem: if the digestion process is slowed too much, it can lead to serious gastrointestinal and gallbladder problems

Suppressing glucagon : By reducing the amount of glucagon a hormone that signals the liver to release stored sugar into the blood GLP-1 medications help prevent the liver from releasing too much sugar into the bloodstream and help prevent blood sugar spikes after meals

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The benzyl alcohol preservative in bacteriostatic water provides ongoing protection against bacterial growth