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Early in training, many clinicians learn the classic “eye–kidney–foot” framework for recognizing and managing complications of diabetes. However, as science advances, the range of recognized consequences of diabetes—and opportunities for earlier intervention—continues to broaden. Today, the concept of diabetes complications screening must evolve to include conditions such as metabolic dysfunction–associated …

The class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists — commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and increasingly used for weight loss — may offer more than just metabolic benefits. Growing evidence indicates that GLP-1 drugs could play a role in protecting the brain. Could this mean a dual benefit …