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GLP-1 functions in the regulation of blood glucose through insulin, and plays a role in obesity and diabetes

Tirzepatide also produces significant insulin sensitivity improvements, outperforming semaglutide in head-to-head diabetes trials

It can also interact with the brain and signal a person to feel full, which -- when coupled with diet and exercise -- can help reduce weight in those who are overweight or obese

Prebiotics, the fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria, deserve attention too

As demand for GLP-1 medications has risen in recent years, Dr Thirunavukarasu said the surge particularly for weight loss use had at one point put pressure on supplies, including for patients with type 2 diabetes who rely on them