It plays a key role in glucose and appetite regulation by: Stimulating insulin release (glucose-dependent) Suppressing glucagon secretion Slowing gastric emptying Increasing satiety and reducing appetite In people with type 2 diabetes, this GLP-1 response is impaired leading to poor glycemic control
The results After investigating bone health at people's critical areas in their hips, spines and forearms, researchers found that those who took just the liraglutide saw their bone mineral density drop compared to the exercise group, with a mean decrease of 0.013 grams of mineral per centimetre of bone at their hips and 0.016 grams per centimetre at their spine
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They also affect appetite and satiety signals in the brain