GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - A Case for Precision
Sponsored by: Quest Diagnostics
The short version of the story is that GLP-1, which stands for glucagon-like peptide-1, is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced in the small intestine, particularly in response to food intake. It’s part of the endocrine response to eating and plays a significant role in the incretin effect, where oral ingestion of glucose leads to a greater insulin response than intravenous glucose.