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From there, it works throughout your body to reduce your appetite, slow digestion, and help regulate blood sugar levels
For patients with type 2 diabetes, blood glucose improvements become apparent within weeks, with hemoglobin A1c reductions evident after 12 to 16 weeks
By binding to GLP-1 receptors in the body, they enhance insulin secretion, suppress glucagon release (another hormone that raises blood sugar), slow gastric emptying, and help regulate appetite and weight
By dampening the VTA, GLP-1s subtly influence you to eat less by making it seem less rewarding to eat, even when youre not hungry
It has been shown that an increased percentage of fat, adipose tissue dysfunction, and IR lead to increased levels of FFAs and carbohydrates