It serves as the primary intracellular reducing agent for reactive oxygen species (ROS), a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and a central mediator of hepatic detoxification via glutathione Stransferase (GST) and the glutamyl cycle
Simple changes such as eating smaller meals, avoiding trigger foods, staying hydrated, and timing your injections carefully can all help reduce symptoms
The cargo hold of an airplane can experience extreme temperature changes, and there is always a risk of lost luggage
For example, a brisk walk after a meal can lower blood sugar spikes by up to 30%, studies suggest
Current clinical guidance suggests GLP-1 medications are usually restarted once eating, drinking and digestion have stabilised and recovery is progressing safely
Dec 2011;35(12):845-854