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Additionally, GLP-1 reduces the release of glucagon, another hormone produced by the pancreas, which typically signals the liver to release stored glucose

In a genetic preclinical study, embryonic GIPR knockout mice fed a high-fat diet were protected from obesity, supporting the role of GIPR antagonism as a method to promote weight loss and prevent weight gain (67)

Substantial weight lossa primary effect of these medicationstypically leads to decreased blood pressure, which is generally beneficial for patients with hypertension

The resulting increase in vagal toe inhibits gastric emptying and gastric acid secretion, subsequently resulting in a delay of gastric emptying, and reduction of glucose absorption (Shaefer et al, 2015)