Study the levels of glucagon like peptide-1(GLP-1)‎ and related parameters in Iraqi hyperlipidemia patients with diabetes mellitus

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The glucagon-like peptide-1 is secreted by intestinal L cells in response to nutrient ingestion.

It regulates the secretion and sensitivity of insulin while suppressing glucagon secretion and decreasing postprandial glucose levels , additionally, glucagon-like peptide-1 delays gastric emptying and suppresses appetite.

The impaired secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 has negative influence on hyperlipidemia, diabetes and insulin resistance related diseases the levels of its secretion change with the intake of different nutrients.

Some drugs also have influence on GLP-1 secretion .