Lixisenatide: GLP-1 (glucagon like peptide) analogue for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Journal Title: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL COLLEGE CHANDIGARH - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
GLP-1 analogues increase insulin sensitivity and decrease hepatic gluconeogenesis, thereby bringing down the blood sugar levels. Lixisenatide is the newest of the GLP-1 analogues to get USFDA approval for its use in the treatment of patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus, along with dietary measures and exercise.
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Sangeeta Bhanwra, Kaza Ahluwalia
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