Second, muscle loss reduces functional strength, which is particularly concerning for older adults on GLP-1 medications
Efficacy and tolerability of MK-0893, a glucagon receptor antagonist (GRA), in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM)
In healthy subjects, subcutaneous injections of GLP-2 elicit a dose-related decrease in CTX-1 (a bone resorption marker), which has sparked suggestions for the use of GLP-2 as a potential osteoporosis treatment [68]
T cell metabolism: new insights in systemic lupus erythematosus pathogenesis and therapy
Key takeaways GLP-1 is often associated with weight-loss drugs, but this class of medications is named after a hormone that helps increase feelings of fullness and regulate blood sugar levels
But doing so can upset the circadian clock of mast cells