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Short-acting drugs primarily lower postprandial blood glucose levels by slowing gastric emptying, while long-acting GLP-1 RAs are more effective at reducing fasting blood glucose levels, mainly by promoting insulin secretion and inhibiting glucagon release

GLP-1RAs: Beyond glycemic control GLP-1RAs such as semaglutide and the dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/GLP-1RAs tirzepatide enhance glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppress glucagon, slow gastric emptying, and reduce appetite through central pathways

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