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Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning it's chemically designed to activate GLP-1 receptors similarly to your body's natural GLP-1 but with two major modifications: it has a fatty acid chain attached that helps it bind to proteins in your blood, extending its life from minutes to days, and it's modified to resist breakdown by the DPP-4 enzyme

Monitor your blood glucose levels carefully and discuss potential dose adjustments of these medications with your healthcare provider

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Malhotra calls the research exciting but notes that it is preliminary and not strong enough to establish glutathione as a diabetes treatment

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