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SUBMITTER: Hao S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10158502 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Hao Shuai S Umpierrez Guillermo E GE Vellanki Priyathama P
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America 20221118 1
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by progressive decline in pancreatic β-cell function. Newer agents, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) and dual incretin agonists, can augment β-cell function and delay the need for additional antihyperglycemics. However, the effect on β-cell function ceases after stopping the medications. When combined with intensive lifestyle modifications, higher doses of GLP-1RA than those used for diabetes treatment can be used to induce weight loss. ...[more]