Patients should never stop a GLP-1 medication without consulting their prescribing physician, particularly if it is part of a diabetes management plan
The primary mechanisms of action include: Enhancing insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells in a glucose-dependent manner, which helps lower blood glucose levels without causing excessive hypoglycaemia Suppressing glucagon release from pancreatic alpha cells, reducing hepatic glucose production Slowing gastric emptying , which prolongs the feeling of fullness after meals Acting on appetite centres in the brain , particularly the hypothalamus, to reduce hunger and food intake Most GLP-1 receptor agonists are administered via subcutaneous injection, with dosing frequencies ranging from once daily to once weekly depending on the specific formulation
Consider incorporating post-meal walks, which benefit glucose control regardless of specific GLP-1 effects
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