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0 pointsomginternets3y ago0 comments

>It also corrects insulin resistance

Is liraglutide doing that directly, or is it mediated by people eating less sugar?

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sithadmin3y ago

Directly. It stimulates insulin release from the pacreas.

omginternetsOP3y ago

Eesh… that doesn’t seem great. How does this not cause further habituation?

sithadmin3y ago

Human and animal studies demonstrate that it doesn't seem to worsen insulin resistance if treatment is ceased, but probably doesn't significantly improve it either.

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0 pointsomginternets3y ago0 comments

>It also corrects insulin resistance

Is liraglutide doing that directly, or is it mediated by people eating less sugar?

0 comments

sithadmin3y ago

Directly. It stimulates insulin release from the pacreas.

omginternetsOP3y ago

Eesh… that doesn’t seem great. How does this not cause further habituation?

sithadmin3y ago

Human and animal studies demonstrate that it doesn't seem to worsen insulin resistance if treatment is ceased, but probably doesn't significantly improve it either.

1 more reply

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse