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diabetes (dm) |
| Title: |
Diabetes and Incretin-Based Therapy. |
| Author: |
Molitch, M.; Umpierrez, G., eds. |
| Source: |
Chevy Chase, MD: Hormone Foundation. 2007. 1 p. |
| Availability: |
Available from Hormone Foundation. 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 900, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Phone: 1-800-467-6663. Email: hormone@endo-society.org. Website: www.hormone.org. Price: Available free of charge on website. |
| Abstract: |
This brief fact sheet reviews the use of incretin-based therapy for treating diabetes, a disease characterized by blood glucose levels that are higher than normal. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin. The fact sheet first outlines the three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. The fact sheet then answers common questions about treatments for diabetes, a type of incretin called GLP-1, the effects of incretins on blood glucose levels, the details of incretin-based therapy, the use of incretin mimetics such as exenatide, the use of DPP-IV inhibitors, and indications for incretin-based therapy. The fact sheet notes that both exenatide and DPP-IV inhibitors are used primarily in people with poorly controlled diabetes, often in conjunction with other antidiabetic medications. The fact sheet concludes with a section of practical strategies for incorporating this information into one’s daily diabetes care. Readers are referred to the Hormone Foundation’s website at www.hormone.org and other resources for more information. The fact sheet is also available in Spanish. 4 references. |
| Format: |
Factsheet |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Diabetes Mellitus. Insulin. Incretin Mimetics. Incretins. Drug Therapy. Drug Effects. Administration and Dosage. Blood Glucose. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Patient Education. Hyperglycemia. Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes. Hypoglycemia. Exenatide. Antidiabetes Agents. |
| Publication Number: |
DMDC11933 |
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