Sucrose is a disaccharide made of one glucose and one fructose molecule. It is commonly known as table sugar and found naturally in fruits and vegetables. Sucrose is a simple carbohydrate with 16 calories per teaspoon
Type 2 diabetes: 2.5mg weekly initially, then 5mg weekly. Weight management: 2.5mg weekly initially, then 5-15mg weekly. Obstructive sleep apnea: 10-15mg weekly. No dosage adjustment needed for renal or hepatic impairment
NAFLD is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. Disease ranges from mild steatosis to severe NASH and cirrhosis. Worldwide prevalence is 25%, particularly in Western countries
FDA approved Tirzepatide for type 2 diabetes in May 2022. European Union approved it in September 2022. FDA approved it for weight loss in November 2023. FDA approved it for sleep apnea treatment in December 2024
AIP is a rare metabolic disorder affecting heme production. Most common of acute porphyrias, affecting 1 in 200,000 Caucasians. Mean age at diagnosis is 33 years old. Only 10% of gene carriers experience acute attacks
PKU is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency. Strict low phenylalanine diet is the primary treatment. Blood phenylalanine levels must be monitored regularly