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The Glucagonostatic and Insulinotropic Effects of Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Contribute Equally to its Glucose-lowering Action
Objective—Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) exerts beneficial antidiabetic actions via effects on pancreatic β- and α-cells. Previous studies have focused on the improvements in β-cell function ...
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists tied to higher thyroid cancer risk in first year of treatment
The absolute risk for thyroid cancer is low among patients receiving glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) therapy, but risk is elevated in the first year of treatment, according to a ...
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Have Broader Range of Benefits, Risks
With respect to risks, GLP-1RA use was significantly associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders, hypotension, syncope, arthritic disorders, drug-induced pancreatitis, and other ...
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Study: GLP-1s ‘hold promise’ for treating a wide range of diseases and health outcomes
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use corresponded with risk reductions for dozens of diseases and adverse health outcomes, such as dementia and stroke, a new analysis published in Nature ...