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Mechanistically, GLP-1 signaling suppresses M1-associated genes while enhancing that of M2-related genes through activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) (Wan and Sun, 2019)
We also observed a significant improvement in oral disposition index, a dynamic measure of pancreatic beta cell function that has been adjusted for the influence of prevailing insulin sensitivity level, in the high GLP-1 prediabetes group treated with linagliptin
Utilization impact At the same time, if GLP-1s lead to sustained weight loss and better metabolic health, they could reduce the incidence of costly chronic conditions such as kidney disease or heart failure