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GLP-1 Agonist Comparison Table

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1s, are a highly appealing, newer class of medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Through their activity at the GLP-1 receptor, they slow gastric emptying and decrease glucagon secretion.

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Diabetes Medications, Weight Loss Indications, and What It Means for Quality Measurement

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1 In the US, 34.2 million adults have diabetes, and 1 in 5 are unaware of their diagnosis.2 5, 6 It also imitates a hormone naturally produced in the gut, glucagon-like peptide-1, thereby reducing appetite and signaling the body to feel full, as well as prompting the stomach to empty at a slower pace.

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