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GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic a hormone in the body that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite
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Development of this article was made possible through the financial support of Merck Canada Inc
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Effects on pancreatic -cell insulin secretion and survival Activation of either GIPR or GLP-1R on pancreatic -cells initiates distinct yet overlapping downstream signaling cascades that ultimately amplify glucose-stimulated insulin secretion
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Studies have shown measurable bone density changes in as little as 12 months of treatment
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