Definition
The family of gut hormones — GLP-1 and GIP — released after food that tell the pancreas to release insulin and the brain that a meal has been eaten. Incretin-based drugs copy or amplify them. 'Incretin mimetic' is the older name for a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Where it matters on LYO
- ASemaglutide30+ RCTs
- ATirzepatide15+ RCTs
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