What Is Trulicity Pen

Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.

What is Trulicity and how does it work?

Trulicity (dulaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It works by activating the GLP-1 receptor. This tells your body to release more insulin, stops the body from releasing more sugar into your bloodstream, and slows down digestion.

What does Trulicity do to your body?

How does Trulicity work? Like other GLP-1 receptors agonists, Trulicity works by stimulating the body’s natural production of insulin It also inhibits the release of glucagon and slows digestion. Trulicity also aids weight loss. Again, this is similar to other GLP-1 receptor agonists.