The enthusiasm for potential therapeutic use of GLP-1 derives from studies demonstrating that unlike GIP, the glucose-lowering actions of GLP-1 are preserved in patients with type 2 diabetes
Patients should tell their doctor if each dose increase brings stronger nausea, fatigue, reflux, constipation, or inability to eat
Insulin Secretion and Sensitivity Apart from stimulating insulin release, GLP-1 suppresses the secretion of glucagon, a hormone that increases blood glucose levels by promoting gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in the liver
It works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in your body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
Confidence Patients often ask about safety
However, your healthcare provider may prescribe microdosing depending on your body tolerance