These fat pads play a critical role in youthful facial contours, particularly in the midface and temples
GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are medications that mimic natural gut hormones involved in appetite regulation, insulin signaling, and digestion
Additionally, hyperglycemia is associated with decreased nerve fiber diameter, reduced number of large myelinated fibers, and decreased nerve conduction velocity, which are more pronounced in cases of early-onset hyperglycemia (Strand et al., 2024)
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At week 52, the estimated median ratio to baseline in maximum walking distance was 1.21 in the semaglutide group compared to 1.08 in the placebo group