In a recent episode of Black Iron Radio , our own Chris (PhD(c)), Sam (RD), and Lauren (LDN, CNS) tackled the facts about GLP-1 medications, busting myths and sharing what people really need to know
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Early studies showed that exendin-4 with a radioactive molecule attached could be used in PET scans to detect insulinomas in people, but injecting high amounts caused some side effects, such as nausea, headaches and even lower blood sugar
It mimics the GLP-1hormone that is released in the gastrointestinal tract in response to eating.One role of GLP-1 is to prompt the body to produce more insulin, which reducesblood glucose (sugar)
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