We propose that GLP-1 analogs are superior to DPP-4 inhibitors for managing pasireotide-induced hyperglycemia because GLP-1 analogs, unlike DPP-4 inhibitors, spare pasireotide-induced depletion of endogenous GLP-1 and restore insulin secretion suppressed by pasireotide through GLP-1R-Gs activation, counteracting the SSTRs-Gi axis
In a 2022 blog post, Volkow emphasized the need for a pragmatic approach to addiction treatment, stating, the perfect should not be the enemy of the good. She highlighted that only 13% of individuals with drug use disorders receive any treatment, advocating for reduced substance use, not just complete abstinence
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