Posted on 04/03/2014 7:56:42 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX
"We find that there is a peptide hormone in the gut called GLP1 that increases the secretion of insulin only when the blood glucose is high. This effectively eliminates the risk of hypoglycemic shock. Another advantage is that GLP1 administration has been found to stimulate weight-loss. The hormone offers the promise of revolutionising the treatment of Type II diabetes and reduce obesity," he said.
(Excerpt) Read more at financialexpress.com ...
When I see articles that could be of interest to Freepers concerned about diabetes, I post them. My hope is that the information generates discussion with pros and cons, because there is a lot out there about diabetes and not all of it is accurate.
So, I do appreciate your knowledgeable comment... well, except perhaps the snarky last line.
I really hate mice. they can be cured of almost anything,
in addition to the other reasons.
Ha, ha, I agree! And they never have to worry about finding clothes that fit. ;-)
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