glp 1 drugs for type 2 diabetes Could GLP-1 Weight Loss Also Treat or Prevent Chronic Diseases? Oral GLP‑1 Therapy Type 2
Description
"Insulinotropin: glucagon-like peptide I (7-37) co-encoded in the glucagon gene is a potent stimulator of insulin release in the perfused rat pancreas"
McMurray JJV, Wheeler DC, Stefnsson BV, et al
GLP-1 drugs directly mimic the hormones, creating a much stronger effect that often leads to weight loss
Controlling glucose levels: In the pancreas, the proglucagon can convert into glucagon, which in turn signals the liver to release glucose
