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GLP-1 is an incretin hormone that stimulates insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner, reducing hypoglycaemia risk The hormone slows gastric emptying and suppresses appetite through receptors in the pancreas, brain, and gastrointestinal tract GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, liraglutide, dulaglutide) are MHRA-approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea due to delayed gastric emptying and altered gut motility Patients should seek urgent medical attention for severe abdominal pain with persistent vomiting, as this may indicate pancreatitis GLP-1 medications do not directly impair digestive enzyme production, and routine enzyme supplementation is not clinically indicated Table of Contents What Does GLP-1 Stand For

For people with obesity who struggle to feel full, GLP-1 agonists can help in restoring better control over appetite

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Many of these are injectable medicines that work on hormonal pathways controlling hunger