They still work somewhat even after long-term use
Besides, similar dose-response characteristics between GLP-1 and compound 2 suggest that the latter is capable of stimulating GLP-1R independently (ago-allosteric activation)
With GLP-1s, adjusting the way that you eat and exercise is just as important as with any other weight loss plan
The canonical view has been: GLP1 is released postprandially from the gut into the circulation, to (i) enhance the release of insulin from the endocrine pancreas to lower blood glucosethe incretin effect, and (ii) to act on vagal afferents and/or directly enter the brain, in order to suppress appetite, and thus act as a satiation signal
NICE guidance (NG49) recommends that patients with NAFLD undergo assessment for cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure, lipid profile, and screening for type 2 diabetes