They mimic the action of endogenous GLP-1, a hormone naturally released by cells in the small intestine in response to food intake and exert effects 16 (Figure 1) in a dose-dependent manner 17
Compared to other conventional diabetes medications, GLP-1 agonists have demonstrated better lowering of glucose and HgbA1c with decreased risk of hypoglycemia (low glucose)
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