"For anxiety and depression that co-occur with diabetes and obesity, semaglutide and, to a lesser extent, liraglutide might be useful dually effective therapeutic options," the authors from University of Eastern Finland, Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm and Griffith University in Australia wrote
It ensures that cells produce energy efficiently while protecting them from the biological rust caused by inflammation
If the inflammation is coming from an autoimmune condition, active infection, untreated sleep apnea, heavy alcohol use, or another non-metabolic cause, the effect may be modest or incomplete
Experts say the people who fare best are those who plan for that transition ahead of time, with a focus on protein, strength training and sustainable habits that can outlast the medication