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GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic the action of naturally occurring hormones that regulate blood glucose and appetite by: Slowing gastric emptying, promoting feelings of fullness Reducing appetite signals in the brains hunger centers Improving insulin secretion while suppressing glucagon release Creating a caloric deficit through reduced food intake Originally developed for type 2 diabetes management, these medications have gained FDA approval for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities

Seek urgent medical help (call NHS 111, visit urgent care, or 999/A&E if severely unwell) if you experience: Very high blood glucose readings (persistently above 20 mmol/L) Presence of ketones in blood or urine Signs of dehydration, excessive thirst, or frequent urination Vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, abdominal pain, or rapid breathing These could indicate serious hyperglycaemia or diabetic ketoacidosis requiring immediate treatment

The average starting weight was 108.7 kg, with a mean BMI of 37.9

Incretins, such as GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), are secreted by entero-endocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract to stimulate glucose-dependent insulin secretion and beta-cell proliferation

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