is glp 1 a miracle drug On the Increase in Use of GLP-1s GLP-1s: Miracle cure or modern
Description
GLP-1 agonists promote the release of insulin in response to hyperglycaemia, inhibit the secretion of glucagon, slow gastric emptying, and augment satiety by directly affecting the central nervous system 1
However, more studies are needed to refine these conclusions
The SUSTAIN 6 trial, in particular, demonstrated a 26% reduction in the risk of major cardiovascular events compared to the standard treatment
Orexigenic neurons, which stimulate appetite, produce neuropeptide Y (NPY) and agouti-related peptide (AgRP)
J Cell Physiol 1997
