metformin vs glp-1 for weight loss Comparing GLP‑1 Drugs With Other Methods: Diet & Exercise, Bariatric Surgery, and Lifestyle Programs -Pros & Cons 7 Surprising Benefits of Metformin
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When used along with lifestyle changes, you may expect to lose 5-10% of your body weight
Pre-existing gastrointestinal disorders, particularly functional dyspepsia or irritable bowel syndrome, appear to predispose patients to more pronounced GI symptoms
Endocrinology 149 (5), 20382047
These effects combine to help those with type 2 diabetes achieve better weight control and improve overall glucose regulation
doi: 10.1139/cjpp-74-10-1095
A possible role of intestinal sweet-taste receptors in glucose-stimulated GLP-1 secretion remains uncertain
