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New injectable GLP-1s are advancing through clinical trials, with CagriSema (cagrilintide/semaglutide) among the most advanced, showing greater weight loss than semaglutide and expected to seek approval in late 2025
J Gastroenterol Hepatol 33(1):232239
Increased Insulin Sensitivity: GLP drugs help increase insulin secretion when blood sugar levels are high, which can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce fat storage
The sponsors had no influence on the design and conduct of the study
GLP-1 is a peptide secreted by L-type enteroendocrine cells in the ileum and colon in response to different nutrients, mainly glucose and lipids, whereas glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide is produced by K cells present in the duodenum and the first portion of the jejunum
