This unique mechanism helps regulate blood sugar while producing stronger appetite suppression in many individuals
It is majorly found circulating in the blood as GLP-1(7-36) amide that is produced primarily from three tissues of the human body: enteroendocrine L cells in the distal small bowel, cells in the pancreas, and the central nervous system ( Surprisingly, it took approximately 20 years from the discovery of GLP-1 to the authorized approval of worldwide utilized GLP-1 RAs
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That being said, switching may not fix everything straight away
Patients should discuss any additional medications or supplements with their healthcare provider before starting them, as some interactions may affect diabetes control or medication absorption