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1 All of these effects would be beneficial at overcoming different aspects of the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes

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An injection places a known, standardized dose directly where the body can use it, which is why prescription GLP-1 therapy is delivered that way and is backed by clinical trials and safety monitoring

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