Other GLP-1 medications prescribed for type 2 diabetes also support weight loss (albeit not as effectively as these two)
There are several anti-obesity medications (AOMs) currently available in the USA as an adjunct to lifestyle modification, each with differing mechanisms of action (Table 1)
It may also amplify the glucose-lowering effect of diabetes medications
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Increasing the endogenous secretion of GLP-1 The apical surface of L-cells in the intestinal lining plays a critical role in sensing luminal compounds such as carbohydrates, proteins, gut microbiota, bacteria-derived molecules, bile acids, lipids, fatty acids, and polyphenols
These trials included individuals who were in varying degrees of renal failure