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GLP-1s may offer better dementia protection than metformin

July 28, 2025

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GLP-1 agonists vs metformin: Which diabetes drugs are linked to the lowest dementia risk? Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images

There were about 589 million adults around the world living with diabetes in 2024, with 90% having type 2 diabetes.
Past studies have shown that people who have type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing dementia.
A new study has found that when it comes to the neuroprotective abilities of diabetes medications, people taking GLP-1 agonists had a significantly…

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