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Finding the human and porcine peptide to have identical sequences, the team concluded 'GLP-1 (PG 78-107 amide) from the small intestine seems to be a new hormone with important functions in the control of metabolism and glucose turnover' (rskov, Bersani, Johnson)
Team-based care, including registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), exercise physiologists, and health coaches, can be very helpful, but these are not always available depending on health system circumstances and payer policies
These temperature swings can damage or destroy insulin, CGM sensors, and other supplies
Neuropsychiatric reactions including suicidal thoughts have been reported with GLP analogs, although barely exceeding placebo and unlikely to warrant clinical concern (O'Neil et al, 2017)