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n. - A hormone secreted by the pancreas.

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  • Going for whole grains discourages a spare tire by releasing an appetite-satisfying "I'm full now" hormone called glucagon-like peptide 1.
  • Victoza, among a class of medicines called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, is meant to be used along with
  • Background: Incretin hormones, such as glucagon-like peptide
  • The important thing is the insulin to glucagon ratio.
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