What GLP-1 therapies do, and why the mouth sometimes notices GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a gut hormone that helps regulate appetite, digestion, and blood sugar
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Nicola Magrini, Unit head for Innovation, Evidence synthesis and Clinical research, University Hospital, Bologna, Italy, Co-Chair of the Guidelines Development Group Comments: GLP-1 and inclusion in the essential medicine Mr Deus Mubangizi, Director, Medicines and Health Products Policies and Standards Department, WHO Panel discussion Ms Jeanette Hunter General Primary Health Care at the National Department of Health (NDoH) of South Africa, and Co-Chair of the Guidelines Development Group
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