The invention provides specific GLP-1 analogs fused to specific IgG4-Fc
derivatives. These fusion proteins have an increased half-life, decreased
immunogenicity, and reduce effector activity. The fusion proteins are
useful in treating diabetes, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome and other
conditions that would be benefited by lowering plasma glucose, inhibiting
gastric and/or intestinal motility and inhibiting gastric and/or
intestinal emptying, or inhibiting food intake.