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GLP-1 is an incretin hormone produced by the gut that has multiple effects on metabolism and weight regulation

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Tirzepatide is not a traditional GLP-1 agonist like semaglutide or Ozempic

Liraglutide (Saxenda) was one of the earlier forms of longer-lasting GLP-1s and reduces HbA1c (average blood glucose) levels by around 1.3% on average and fasting plasma glucose by 2 mmol/L