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  2. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor - Wikipedia

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    Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) are oral anti-diabetic drugs used for diabetes mellitus type 2 that work by preventing the digestion of carbohydrates (such as starch and table sugar). They are found in raw plants/herbs such as cinnamon and bacteria (containing the inhibitor acarbose ).

  3. Miglitol - Wikipedia

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    Miglitol is an oral alpha-glucosidase inhibitor used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.It works by reversibly inhibiting alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the small intestine, which delays the digestion of complex carbohydrates and subsequently reduces postprandial glucose levels. [1]

  4. GLP-1 receptor agonist - Wikipedia

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    Some GLP-1 agonists, such as semaglutide, are more effective than other weight loss drugs, but are still less effective than bariatric surgery in causing weight loss. [16] GLP-1 agonists' weight reduction effects come from a combination of peripheral effects as well as activity in the brain via the central nervous system. [17] In the brain, GLP ...

  5. The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs - AOL

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    It could be that "people get on GLP-1s to lose weight, and as a consequence of the weight loss, feel better.” But it’s also possible that GLP-1s are benefiting the body in other ways, he says.

  6. Are Diabetes Drugs Really Safe (& Reliable) for Weight Loss?

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    This leads the pancreas to produce more insulin, which helps lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and type 2 diabetes include dulaglutide, liraglutide, and ...

  7. Diabetes medication - Wikipedia

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    Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are a class of diabetes drugs found in plants/herbs like cinnamon; [3] however, they are technically not hypoglycemic agents because they do not have a direct effect on insulin secretion or sensitivity. These agents slow the digestion of starch in the small intestine, such that glucose from the starch enters the ...

  8. 6 Benefits of Taking Metformin (Besides Weight Loss) - AOL

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    2. Alleviates Hunger. Metformin improves how well your cells respond to insulin. This helps regulate your blood sugar levels and manage spikes in insulin that can trigger hunger and food cravings.

  9. Albiglutide - Wikipedia

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    According to a 2015 analysis, albiglutide is less effective than other GLP-1 agonists for lowering glycated hemoglobin (HbA 1c, an indicator for long-term blood glucose control) and weight loss. It also seems to have fewer side effects than most other drugs of this class, except for reactions at the injection site which are more common under ...

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