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How GLP-1 Medications Work GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic the bodys natural GLP-1 hormone, which helps signal the body to release more insulin when blood sugar is high

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Patients receiving GLP-1 therapy demonstrated lower rates of advanced adenomas on surveillance colonoscopy, a finding particularly relevant given that adenoma prevention formed the evidentiary backbone for aspirins adoption in earlier prevention strategies

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