Atherosclerosis progression, as a chronic inflammatory mechanism, is characterized by immune system dysregulation associated with increased pro-inflammatory cytokine production, including interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor- (TNF-), and IL-1, as well as pattern recognition receptor proteins like CRP (170, 261267)
By inhibiting calcium influx, exendin-4 reduces the calcium overload, which leads to apoptosis and excitation-induced neurotoxicity in RGCs, promoting RGC survival and function in DR (Wang et al., 2023)
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Yes, coffee is generally safe on semaglutide
Patients should not expect immediate changes in erectile function upon starting the medication
This separation reduces the likelihood of direct effects on blood sugar levels