exendin-4 vs semaglutide Incretins: How we got here, where we're at and what is coming next Efficacy of GLP-1 analog peptides,

GLP-1 is known as incretin as same as GIP (Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide), it promotes secretion of insulin from cells of the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas as glucose dependently

The medication mimics the action of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that regulates appetite and digestion

In the next few months, the EVOKE trials will show the cleanest readout yet on whether GLP-1s can slow Alzheimer's disease

Emerging evidence suggests that GLP-1 medications can also activate areas of the brain involved in reward, motivation, and impulse controlthe same systems affected by substance use and addiction