iScience 2022;25:104085.ArticlePubMedPMC 67
GLP-1RA has gained a sudden surge in popularity for its ability to trigger glycemic control, weight loss, and cardiovascular risk reduction [Reference Baggio and Drucker3Reference Taha, Yahya, Satish, Laird, Agatston and Cainzos-Achirica6]
however, this must be balanced with additional studies suggesting ophthalmic complications from this medication class
GLP-1 specifically binds to the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) in the body, directly stimulating the secretion of insulin by pancreatic -cells, promoting proliferation and differentiation, and inhibiting cell apoptosis, thereby exerting a glycemic lowering effect
Always consult a healthcare provider before starting this combination to guarantee it aligns with your health needs
Inhibition of GLP-1 action with Exendin-9,39 after RYGB accelerates gastric emptying (45)