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Pancreas alpha cells naturally boost GLP-1, study finds
short by / on Monday, 22 September, 2025
A Duke University study reveals that pancreatic alpha cells, long known for producing glucagon, also naturally release GLP-1, the hormone behind drugs like Ozempic. When glucagon production is blocked, alpha cells increase GLP-1 output, enhancing insulin release and blood sugar control. This discovery could lead to new diabetes treatments harnessing the body's own hormone regulation.
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