Endogenously, GLP-1 is secreted by intestinal L cells in response to food, and has multiple roles: enhancing insulin secretion (in a glucose-dependent way), reducing glucagon secretion, slowing gastric emptying, increasing feelings of fullness/satiety, and improving glucose disposal in peripheral tissues
These changes include increased cardiovascular risk and risk of obstructive sleep apnea, declines in bone density and muscle mass, weight gain, poor sleep quality, changes in mood, and menofog, the difficulties with thinking and memory that are common during perimenopause
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These cases typically include reusable ice packs or gel packs that maintain appropriate temperature ranges for 812 hours
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