The functions of amylin are complementary to insulin and to GLP-1 : Slows gastric emptying , similarly to GLP-1, but more strongly Suppresses glucagon , helps control postprandial glycemia Induces satiety , via the area postrema in the brainstem Regulates weight balance , long-term effect In type 2 diabetes amylin secretion deteriorates in parallel with insulin secretion , as the disease progresses, the -cells lose the ability to produce both hormones at once
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Yes, Tresiba is a long-acting type of insulin
Clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism secondary to Hashimoto's disease include: Fatigue and lethargy Weight gain despite normal appetite Cold intolerance Dry skin and hair loss Constipation Depression and cognitive impairment Bradycardia and elevated cholesterol Diagnosis is established through thyroid function tests showing elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) with low free T4 (overt hypothyroidism) or normal free T4 (subclinical hypothyroidism), alongside positive thyroid antibodies
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