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This receptor is expressed in the pancreas (where it stimulates glucose-dependent insulin secretion), in the stomach (where it slows gastric emptying), and in certain regions of the central nervous system (where it decreases appetite)
Improved glucose control As tirzepatide has a glucose-lowering effect, patients may experience blood sugar drops while taking the medication for diabetes management or weight loss