Researchers Find Link Between Obesity and Reduced Insulin Sensitivity
- Obesity leads to altered energy metabolism and reduced insulin sensitivity.
- ‘Anti-obesity drugs’ are being used more often to treat obesity, gaining popularity in the USA.
- Reduced insulin sensitivity affects learning of sensory associations in people with obesity.
- A single dose of the anti-obesity drug liraglutide was found to normalize these changes.
- Liraglutide also restored the underlying brain circuit function related to learning.
Hot take:
In the ongoing battle against obesity, researchers have made an intriguing discovery linking reduced insulin sensitivity to changes in learning abilities in people with obesity. But fear not, for there is hope! A single dose of the anti-obesity drug liraglutide seems to swoop in like a superhero, reversing these changes and restoring the brain’s ability to learn. It’s like giving your brain a much-needed tune-up. So, let’s keep fighting the good fight against obesity, armed with knowledge and the powerful potential of anti-obesity drugs!
Original article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/08/230817163920.htm