This hormone: Stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas (glucose-dependent only when blood sugar is elevated) Suppresses glucagon preventing the liver from releasing stored glucose Slows gastric emptying food leaves the stomach more slowly, reducing post-meal glucose spikes Signals satiety in the brain reducing appetite and caloric intake GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs bind to the same receptors as natural GLP-1, but last far longer from 24 hours (daily injections like Victoza) to one week (Ozempic) or even taken as a daily pill (Rybelsus)
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An appropriate diabetic diet and healthy fitness plan are crucial for good diabetic control as well as decreasing the risk of side effects or low blood sugar related to medications
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Sutures, clips, tape, and/or skin adhesives may be used to secure the incisions together