Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions version 6.5 (updated August 2024)
How is "GLP-1 receptor agonist medications" actually spelled
But things that can contribute to it include: Your genes Excess body fat Long-term stress Sleep loss Lack of exercise A diet heavy in processed foods Some hormonal health conditions, such as Cushing's syndrome and hypothyroidism Some medications, such as steroid drugs used over a long period Prediabetes Risk Factors Prediabetes risk factors Youre more likely to get prediabetes if you: Are over 45 Have a waist size larger than 40 inches if youre a man (or were assigned as male at birth) and 35 inches if youre a woman (or were assigned female at birth) Eat a lot of red and processed meat Drink sugary beverages Dont eat enough fruit, veggies, nuts, whole grains, or olive oil Are Black, Native American, Latino, or Pacific Islander Have excess weight or obesity, especially if you tend to carry fat around your middle (belly fat) Have high cholesterol, high triglycerides, low HDL or "good" cholesterol, and high LDL or "bad" cholesterol Don't exercise regularly Had gestational diabetes or gave birth to a baby who weighed more than 9 pounds Have polycystic ovary syndrome, a common condition that causes irregular periods and other symptoms Have a sleep problem, such as sleep apnea Work that involves changing shifts or night shifts Get tested for prediabetes if those things apply to you and if you: Have had an unusual blood sugar reading
This allows for better body adjustment and lessens the intensity of side effects
Supervision involves more than writing a prescription
