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title: "glp-1 receptor agonist: meaning and uses"
description: "A glp-1 receptor agonist is a prescription drug class that mimics GLP-1 to improve blood sugar and increase fullness. Uses, risks, and when to seek care."
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# glp-1 receptor agonist: meaning and uses

> A glp-1 receptor agonist is a prescription drug class that mimics GLP-1 to improve blood sugar and increase fullness. Uses, risks, and when to seek care.

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