It mimics a natural gut hormone that increases insulin, lowers blood sugar, and reduces appetite
Doses go up to 2.4 mg per week
Affiliation: 1 Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Endocrinology Section, University of Catania Medical School, 95122 Catania, Italy 2 Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies GF Ingrassia, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy ORCID: Affiliation: 1 Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Endocrinology Section, University of Catania Medical School, 95122 Catania, Italy ORCID: Affiliation: 1 Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Endocrinology Section, University of Catania Medical School, 95122 Catania, Italy Email: [email protected] ORCID: Explor Med
Alcohol also inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis, leading to an increased risk of hypoglycaemia for up to 24 h after the last drink [137]
172 This enhances free radical neutralization and reduces oxidative stress