Cells found in the lining of the small intestine (called L-cells) are the major source of glucagon-like peptide 1, although it is also secreted in smaller quantities by the pancreas and the central nervous system
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Today, their use has increased worldwide and they have a major role in primary care as glucose-lowering therapy among older people [40]
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Medications to avoid or use cautiously include sulfonylureas and meglitinides, which stimulate insulin secretion and significantly increase hypoglycemia risk in the post-bariatric setting
Therefore, large-scale, long-term, multi-center clinical trials and the establishing of a standardized quality control method were still needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BBR and BBR derivatives in treatment