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Oral (Pill) GLP-1 Medications: Whats New
However, if you experience any side effects, please consult a doctor
In health, GLP-1 stimulates the synthesis and secretion of insulin from pancreatic -cells in a glucose-dependent manner (i.e., it is activated when blood glucose levels are elevated, typically in the postprandial state)
GLP-1RAs are believed to confer neuroprotective benefits in the retina through various mechanisms, such as lowering neuroinflammation, minimizing glutamate excitotoxicity, protecting RGCs from degeneration, preserving glial cell function, maintaining vascular integrity, and supporting an antioxidative environment [Table 1]