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Heres the story of which scientists did what.

Aims/hypothesis Unimolecular peptides targeting the receptors for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon (GCG) have been shown to improve glycaemic management in both mice and humans

Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 drugs varies significantly by state and plan, with most programs requiring prior authorization and medical documentation of BMI, comorbidities, or failed weight loss attempts

So, while we should always be grateful for scientific breakthroughs that ease care, we should also recognize that its the clinicians, new technology, and new care models that ultimately determine whether innovation leaves a lasting impact.

Study #2 (Diabetes, July 2025): In high-fat-fed rats, metformin restored lipid sensing in the upper small intestine, triggering release of the gut hormone GIP