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Incretins help the body release insulin when blood sugar is elevated after meals and reduce glucagon, a hormone that can raise blood sugar
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Drugs like semaglutide (sold as Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) mimic the action of natural GLP-1 but last far longer in the body
There's no standard of care for how to de-escalate therapy, and so different physicians have different experiences and practices, adds Biermann
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