The HPA axis normally triggers cortisol release during stress, but chronic activation leads to elevated baseline cortisol, which is linked to weight gain, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction
The percentage of patients who discontinued for lack of glycemic control or who were rescued for meeting prespecified glycemic criteria was 16% in the saxagliptin 2.5 mg treatment group, 20% in the saxagliptin 5 mg treatment group, and 26% in the placebo group
Less common but more severe effects include pancreatitis and bowel obstruction
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Growth hormone affects multiple systems in the body, including metabolism, circulation, fluid balance, and sleep regulation
The change feels almost instant, and the benefit lingers