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Discussion Our case series confirms that, for patients with RH who fail to respond to lifestyle interventions, a stepwise plan comprising metformin, GLP-1 analogues, and a flash glucose monitoring system can be an effective treatment strategy
234,235 Glucagon is a hormone secreted by pancreatic -cells that stimulates the liver to release glucose
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Glucagon Receptor Effects (Mazdutide, Retatrutide) Activates hepatic energy expenditure pathways Engages liver-based lipid metabolism Documented thermogenic effects in preclinical models Different mechanism from incretin-based satiety signaling GIP Receptor Effects (Tirzepatide, Retatrutide) Enhances GLP-1's incretin signaling Adipose tissue receptor expression documented Potential tolerability benefits in some published comparisons Synergistic effect with GLP-1 on insulin-related pathways Researchers selecting between these compounds should consider which pathway contributions are most relevant to their study objectives
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