glp-1 glucose Receptor Agonists as Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes What is GLP-1? The Hormone

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Why Triple Agonists May Produce Different Results They activate three receptor systems rather than one

These medications work by mimicking the action of the naturally occurring incretin hormone GLP-1, which is released from the intestine in response to food intake

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It is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise, either as monotherapy when metformin is not tolerated or as an add-on therapy with other diabetes medications

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