It produces a unique peptide, Exendin-4, in its saliva that slows down stomach emptying, keeps blood sugar stable for long periods, and suppresses appetite between rare meals
Delivering a peptide drug orally is challenging because the GI tract degrades proteins
PlexusDx recommends maintaining a medication log noting storage conditions and response patterns to identify potential storage issues early
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