Emerging evidence highlights how GLP-1 not only influences appetite and insulin secretion but also reshapes the gut microbiome (Singh et al, 2024)
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Downregulation of GLP-1 and GIP receptor expression by hyperglycemia possible contribution to impaired incretin effects in diabetes
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This leads to a natural reduction in caloric intake without extreme dietary restriction
The key rheumatology question, however, is why some people with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis are reporting symptom improvements while taking them