Practical Strategies to Relieve Dry Mouth Increasing water intake is the first and most effective step
Healthcare providers evaluate potential contraindications, medication interactions, and safety concerns before recommending treatment
However, patients in more advanced stages or those on dialysis require more frequent evaluations, especially during dose adjustments
Complementing its insulinotropic effects, GLP-1 also suppresses the release of glucagon, slows gastric emptying and intestinal motility, and induces feelings of satiety 5
In contrast, long acting GLP-1 receptor agonists have relatively little effect on the rate of gastric emptying due to the development of tachyphylaxis resulting from continuous activation of the GLP-1 receptors in the GI tract (Nauck et al, 2011