Endocrine Abstracts

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is an incretine hormone with multiple actions besides control of glucose homeostasis. GLP-1 is known to cause natriuresis in humans but the effects on basic renal physiology are still partly unknown.This study therefore aimed to demonstrate the effects of GLP-1 on kidney hemodynamics, electrolyte handling, and the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system in healthy men.Twelve healthy young male...