We can actually nudge our natural production of GLP-1, which is the very hormone these medications mimic, through targeted and evidence-based nutritional shifts
The main goal in the treatment of T2DM is to keep blood glucose levels within the normal physiological range
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With the popularity of GLP-1s skyrocketing, the P, which stands for peptides, is having its own moment
The drug also taps into the brains appetite center, helping dial down the food noise that can make you constantly think about eating
15, 16 GLP-1, endogenously produced in the L-cells of the distal ileum and colon, modulates appetite leading to decreased food intake and thus body weight