Prakt. lékáren. 2010; 6(1): 6-8
Therapy using incretin analogues changes the treatment possibilities in type 2 diabetes in a large extent. Exenatide is the first clinically
used drug of this group. It is applied in subcutaneous injections twice daily. No hypoglycemic events are present and initial reports have
been published about the use of exenatide in nondiabetic obese patients to reduce weight. The secretion of glucagon is modulated and
the secretion of insulin is stimulated. The two main effects of exenatide are compensation of diabetes and weight reduction. There are
also other effects: improvement of dyslipidemia and blood pressure reduction. Prescription is limited to the oral antidiabetic drug failure
must be documented. In patients with a BMI over 35, only a very small payment by the patient is necessary. Currently, exenatide is given
in combination with other oral antidiabetic drugs, especially metformin. According to the studies already conducted, monotherapy
shortly after the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes might be possible in the future.
Published: March 1, 2010 Show citation