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They: Stimulate your body to produce more insulin to help lower blood sugar levels Prevent the release of glucagon Slow down how quickly food from the stomach moves into the small intestine, causing you to feel fuller for longer and to eat less GLP_1 drugs are more active when you have eaten and are less active when you stop
Interestingly, neurology researchers have explored the idea that GLP-1 agonists might be useful in helping people with MS rebuild damaged myelin (the protective sheath around nerves) or slow the process of demyelination
GLP-1 is released in response to food intake, and has several important functions, including stimulating insulin release, suppressing glucagon release, slowing gastric emptying, and reducing appetite
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