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Aug 19, 2026 - 11:49 AM
Welchol works by binding to bile acids in the intestines, preventing their absorption and prompting the liver to convert cholesterol into new bile acids, thus lowering cholesterol levels. In Type 2 diabetes, Welchol may help lower blood sugar by increasing glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), a protein that helps release insulin. GLP-1 is valuable because it supports better blood sugar control.
