Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes Incretin-Based Therapy

Romesh Khardori, MD, PhD; Anne L. Peters, MD

May 16, 2022

Figure 1. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1, 7-36) molecule. GLP-1 analogues are used in the treatment of diabetes.

Guidelines from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology recommend considering GLP-1 receptor agonists (RAs) in combination with metformin for patients who have not reached their glycemic target. Research has shown that GLP-1 RAs are the most effective non-insulin agent in reducing hemoglobin A1c in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Incretin-based therapy can also be considered in patients with contraindications to metformin, such as of renal dysfunction. Data have shown that incretin-based therapies can improve glycemic efficacy alone or in combination with other oral antidiabetic drugs.

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