where does glp 1 come from GLP-1R and Diabetes History of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor

Aug 2018;50(6):e13033

doi:10.1210/jcem.83.5.4812

GLP-1 medications are typically considered for adults who: Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher Have a BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related conditions such as diabetes or hypertension Have not achieved sustained weight loss through lifestyle modification alone These medications are intended for long-term weight management, not short-term or cosmetic weight loss

If these claims pan out (and they seem to be doing so), we may be looking at a very versatile therapeutic peptide that can be used to treat diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, skin diseases, arthritis, asthma, and a variety of other inflammatory illnesses