Taste changes may relate to delayed gastric emptying, GLP-1 receptor activity in taste buds and brain reward centres, or accompanying gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea
Studies also indicate that zinc supplementation in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients can reduce fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, and lipid profiles, including TC and LDL-C, while increasing HDL-C, highlighting its potential as a beneficial adjunct therapy for older adults with diabetes [455, 594, 595]
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In the REWIND study, DR was defined as photocoagulation, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy, or vitrectomy [8], whereas DR was determined when patients had vitreous hemorrhage, the onset of diabetes-related blindness, and the need for treatment with an intravitreal agent or retinal photocoagulation in the SUSTAIN-6 [9] and LEADER trials [10]