Although individuals with type 1 diabetes do not produce insulin, some researchers believe that GLP-1 could offer additional benefits beyond insulin production, such as slowing gastric emptying, reducing appetite, and providing neuroprotective effects
Since then, peptide research has expanded into therapeutic areas like cancer, autoimmune diseases, hormone deficiencies , and cosmetic medicine
This dominance reflects the current treatment paradigm where GLP-1 medications are primarily positioned and reimbursed for obesity management based on BMI criteria rather than cardiovascular risk reduction
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Interacts with the dopaminergic system and has demonstrated cytoprotective effects on gastric mucosa, tendons, ligaments, and muscle tissue
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