Alka Shaunik
Tanzania
Review Article
Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on β-Cell Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Author(s): Susan Grandy, Alka Shaunik and Elise HardySusan Grandy, Alka Shaunik and Elise Hardy
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is characterized by insulin resistance and a progressive decline in pancreatic β-cell function. Over time, upregulation of insulin secretion is no longer sufficient to compensate for insulin resistance, leading to fasting hyperglycemia, while β-cell function continues to deteriorate. Effective treatments targeting the underlying pathophysiology of T2D involve early lifestyle interventions and a combination of therapies to counteract insulin resistance and progressive deterioration of β cells. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are one class of antihyperglycemic agents that target multiple pathways, mediating clinical benefits for patients with T2D. This review summarizes the effects of treatment with various GLP-1RAs, including exenatide (twice daily and once weekly), liraglutide, dulaglutide, and.. View More»
