It works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone to increase insulin secretion, decrease glucagon release, and slow gastric emptying
doi:10.1038/s41419-019-1706-y Araj-Khodaei M, Ayati MH, Azizi Zeinalhajlou A, et al
For a 0.25mg starting dose with 5mg/mL concentration: 0.25 5 = 0.05mL, which corresponds to 5 units on a U-100 syringe
The term incretin effect refers to a concept which postulates that a family of endocrine factors is responsible for inducing an insulin response before a rise in blood glucose levels [9]
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