
Role of GLP-1 in Blood Sugar Control
Abstract: GLP-1 is the hormone secreted by intestinal L cell. Food intake can activate GLP-1 receptor to regulate blood sugar level. GLP-1 decreases blood sugar via reducing the secretion of glucagon and promoting islet β cell to secrete insulin. Besides, GLP-1 helps the proliferation and protection of islet β cell. However, GLP-1 is rapidly hydrolyzed …