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Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology 68(7):709735

While GLP-1 can bind to receptors on circumventricular regions (e.g., area postrema), it is yet unclear to what extent gut-derived or brain-derived GLP-1 contribute to central GLP-1R activation (Trapp & Brierley, 2022)

Here are some key findings: Within six months of starting GLP-1 therapy, the rate of hypotensive events increased from 8.7% to 10.2% The increased risk remained significant at 12 months, with hypotensive events rising from 13.6% to 14.3% Adults age 65 and older accounted for 53% of hypotensive events despite representing 37% of the study population Patients with Type 2 diabetes made up 75% of those experiencing hypotensive episodes but only 63% of the overall cohort In secondary analyses, the scientists found that weight loss alone did not explain the increased risk, suggesting other mechanisms of action may be at play Northwestern Now posed five questions to the study senior author Dr