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It was evident that retatrutide showed clinically meaningful improvements in glycaemic control and impressive reductions in body weight in type 2 diabetic patients while being relatively safe

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A key function of GLP-1 is to lower blood sugar levels, achieved through stimulating insulin production by the pancreas in response to high blood sugar, and inhibiting glucagon secretion, which otherwise raises blood sugar levels by promoting glucose production in the liver

In addition, GLP-1 activates stretch receptors in the small intestine, which in turn signal to the hypothalamus to reduce appetite and increase energy expenditure