Not 100% known - modulates FXR and TGR5 activity leading to improvement in hepatic glucose metabolism, an increase in incretin hormone secretion, and increased insulin secretion
Increasing morning hypothalamic dopamine levels leads to decreased SNS activity, decreased HGP, decreased lipolysis of FFA and decreased lipogenesis of TG. These lead to increased glucose tolerance, increased insulin sensitivity, decreased plasma FFA/TG and decreased vascular pathology