Additionally, because it imitates the alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, studies suggest the peptide may also influence other receptors
Two discoveries emerged: Combined treatment (GLP-1 drug + anti-CRH) produced greater weight loss and importantly, better weight loss quality, meaning more fat loss and less muscle loss
Looking ahead, increased competition and the development of oral GLP-1 medications may help improve affordability and accessibility over time, she says
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It demonstrated that longer-acting GLP-1 analogs could be even better since exenatide was short-acting, the obvious next step was to extend its action to once-daily or once-weekly to provide more consistent glucose control