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The medical use of GLP-1RAs started with T2DM treatment but now includes obesity management for patients whose BMI is 30 kg/m 2 or 27 kg/m 2 who also have weight-related health problems [9]

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Complex manufacturing: GLP-1 medications are made from recombinant DNA technology, which is a more complicated and expensive manufacturing process than tablets and capsules

8 weeks) significantly improves elevated blood urine nitrogen, serum creatinine, and urinary albumin excretion rate and alleviates renal hypertrophy, mesangial expansion and glomerular fibrosis in streptozocin-induced type 1 diabetic rat

"When nutrients especially fats, proteins, and soluble fibers interact with these [L-cells], they stimulate GLP-1 release." Patricia Bannan, Registered Dietitian Additionally, the fiber in both oats and quinoa can help combat constipation, a common side effect of GLP-1 therapy