Dermatologists recognise several forms of acanthosis nigricans, including: Obesity-related (the most common) Benign or familial Medication-related (linked to certain hormones or treatments) Syndromic (associated with genetic or endocrine syndromes) Rarely, malignancy-associated The malignancy-associated form is uncommon, tends to appear suddenly, progresses rapidly, and usually occurs in older adults
GLP-1 receptor agonists help lower blood glucose levels, which can directly benefit patients with diabetic retinopathy by reducing the likelihood of further damage to the retinal blood vessels
While natural GLP-1 is quickly broken down, synthetic analogues like semaglutide have been developed with extended half-lives to make once-weekly dosing possible
The pen can be at room temperature (below 30C) for up to 21 days
This living evaluation aimed to guide decision-makers by continuously updating with new evidence
Overall, Novo Nordisks diabetes and obesity care business revenue in the first half of 2025 was DKK 145.406 billion (USD 21.514 billion), up 18% YoY