Similar content being viewed by others Introduction Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), an incretin hormone secreted by intestinal enteroendocrine cells, is pivotal for postprandial glucose homeostasis through its modulation of insulin and glucagon secretion, appetite suppression, and gastric emptying [1]
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This approach leverages the complementary actions of insulin, which lowers fasting and post-absorptive blood sugar levels, and GLP-1 agonists, which target postprandial blood sugar levels (6)