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medication that helps control blood sugar levels in diabetes

An antidiabetic is a type of medication used to manage and control blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes. These drugs work through various mechanisms, such as increasing insulin sensitivity, stimulating insulin production, or reducing glucose absorption in the intestines, to help maintain blood glucose levels within a normal range.

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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Insulin-Resistant Hyperinsulinemia

60 citations, September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Evidence and Practical Recommendations

February 2020 in “Diabetologie Und Stoffwechsel”

The document concludes that more research is needed to include new treatments in guidelines for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Risk of Suicide, Hair Loss, and Aspiration with Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists: A Real-World Pharmacovigilance Study from the FAERS Database

research Risk of Suicide, Hair Loss, and Aspiration with Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists: A Real-World Pharmacovigilance Study from the FAERS Database

November 2024 in “Circulation”

GLP1-RAs may have higher reports of suicide and hair loss, but no strong evidence links them to these issues.

research Relationship Between Androgen Levels and Blood Pressure in Young Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

166 citations, March 2007 in “Hypertension”

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

research The Benefits of Finasteride for Hirsute Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or Idiopathic Hirsutism

40 citations, January 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

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community This is Brad Pitt @ 59 years old

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The conversation is about Brad Pitt's hair and whether he has had a hair transplant or used finasteride. Some users believe that his good genetics and lifestyle choices are responsible for his hair, while others think he may have had cosmetic procedures or used hair loss treatments.