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GLP-1 is released after you eat, signalling to the brain to prepare the body for appetite regulation and nutrient handling
When insulin levels remain elevated, the body is more likely to store fat particularly visceral fat around the organs
Diabetologia 59(7):14121421 Tonneijck L, Muskiet MHA, Smits MM, Hoekstra T, Kramer MHH, Danser AHJ et al (2017) Postprandial renal haemodynamic effect of lixisenatide vs once-daily insulin-glulisine in patients with type 2 diabetes on insulin-glargine: an 8-week, randomised, open-label trial
rare but serious risks include acute pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and thyroid concerns