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G lucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are primarily known for their weight loss effects, but GLP-1 agonists (and dual GLP-1/GIP agonists) can also help lower blood sugar (A1C) levels and help treat type 2 diabetes
Pregnancy and breastfeeding status should also be assessed
Effects of GLP-1RAs on angiogenesis, CBF, and infarct volume In mice with focal cerebral cortical ischemia induced by MCAO, intraperitoneal administration of once-daily liraglutide (for 14 days), 24 h following stroke induction, promoted angiogenesis through significantly increasing the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in cerebral ischemic areas as compared to normal saline treatment [65]
