It showed a 2*-fold increase in GLP-1 secretion And a 67*% reduction in ghrelin , the hunger hormone Together, these effects help the body better regulate hunger and reduce the urge to snack not by force, but through restored internal balance
The mechanism of action involves several complementary pathways: Enhanced insulin secretion : GLP-1 agonists stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from pancreatic beta cells, meaning insulin is only released when blood glucose levels are elevated, thereby reducing the risk of hypoglycaemia
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Many patients who expected to be prescribed insulin are now prescribed GLP-1 drugs instead, further blurring the line between the two categories in the public consciousness
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