Consumers Guide GLP-1s for T2D Animation The Consumer’s Guide to GLP-1 Agonists for Type 2 Diabetes and More

GLP-1 agonists

mimic a natural hormone in your body called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), which is produced in the lining of the intestines.

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When you eat, GLP-1 triggers the pancreas to release insulin, which helps prevent spikes in blood glucose (sugar) after meals.

INSULIN

When you eat, GLP-1 triggers the pancreas to release insulin, which helps prevent spikes in blood glucose (sugar) after meals.

GLP-1 also blocks the pancreas from secreting glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar.

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GLUCAGON

GLP-1 also blocks the pancreas from secreting glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar.

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During digestion, GLP-1 slows the rate at which food empties from the stomach into the intestines, reducing how fast glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream.

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During digestion, GLP-1 slows the rate at which food empties from the stomach into the intestines, reducing how fast glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream.

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Finally, GLP-1 acts on receptors in the brain to help reduce appetite. This decreases the amount of food you eat, which can also lead to lower glucose levels.

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Finally, GLP-1 acts on receptors in the brain to help reduce appetite. This decreases the amount of food you eat, which can also lead to lower glucose levels.

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