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Additionally, injections can be given twice a week if deemed appropriate
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Lastly, FGF19 activates FGFR4/ -Klotho in the liver, promoting glycogen synthesis and inhibiting gluconeogenesis in the liver, as well as enhancing glucose disposal in adipose tissue [89, 104]