AAIC 2025 Abstract

Prediabetic amylin hypersecretion impairs brain glucose regulation

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Abstract

Background: Type‐2 diabetes‐related hyperglycemia increases the risk for cognitive decline. Amylin is a centrally‐linked pancreatic hormone that induces satiation. The beneficial metabolic effects of amylin led to regulatory approval of the amylin analog drug, pramlintide, for weight loss.

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