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#WeightofDiabetes Type 2 Diabetes AND THE ROLE OF GLP-1 HORMONE (glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone) GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that works on pancreas to release insulin to keep (blood sugar) in balance. 1 If you have type 2 diabetes, your body may not be responding to GLP-1 properly, and your blood glucose can get too high. 2 In people with type 2 diabetes, other body parts like the liver and the gut can be affected by how GLP-1 and the pancreas work together to manage blood glucose. 3 1 The pancreas 2 The liver 3 The gut #Lose it to win it = Lower HbA 1c , reduce weight, remodel cardiovascular risk. *Wilding JP. Int J Clin Pract. 2014 Jun;68(6):682-91. References: 1. Andersen A et al. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2018 Jul;14(7):390-403. | 2. Holst JJet al. Diabetes Care. 2011 May;34 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):S251-7 | 3. Defronzo RA. Diabetes. 2009 Apr;58(4):773-95. Looking for answers about diabetes management? Find helpful info, tools, and resources on aboutdiabetes.in Disclaimer: This is not a substitute for medical advise. Please refer to your healthcare professional for complete medical information. Apis Bull is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. IN22CD00221