[acb-diabetics] FW: [diabetesworld] Should You Add Byetta or Victoza to your routine

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Subject: [diabetesworld] Should You Add Byetta or Victoza to your routine

 

  

FYI:

Johns Hopkins Health Alert

Should You Add Byetta or Victoza to Your Diabetes Regimen?
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If you have type 2 diabetes and your oral medication is not enough to
control blood glucose levels, your doctor may prescribe an injected
medication other than insulin. Known as incretin mimetics, drugs in this new
class of type 2 diabetes medications mimic the action of glucagon-like
peptide-1 (GLP-1), an incretin hormone that triggers insulin production
after a meal.

Exenatide (Byetta) was the first GLP-1 to hit the market; liraglutide
(Victoza) was approved by the FDA in 2010. Byetta and Victoza act only when
blood glucose levels are high, so they should not cause hypoglycemia (low
blood sugar). As blood glucose decreases, these medications stop stimulating
insulin release. 

GLP-1 medications are synthetic versions of a protein derived from the
saliva of a venomous lizard known as the Gila monster. They are injected
medications that are taken in addition to oral medications. Both drugs can
cause significant weight loss through decreasing appetite. 

GLP-1 drugs are not recommended for people with type 1 diabetes, severe
kidney disease or severe gastrointestinal disease. Nausea is the most common
side effect. Vomiting and diarrhea may also occur. Because Byetta slows the
absorption of oral drugs, you may need to take certain medications at least
one hour before an injection of Byetta. There is some concern that Victoza
may increase the risk of pancreatitis and thyroid cancer. Because these are
new drugs, their long-term effects are still unknown. 

In summary, Byetta and Victoza are injectable drugs that work by a new
mechanism of action, unlike insulin. A main advantage is that they promote
weight loss in many people. 

Posted in Diabetes on April 12, 2012 

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Medical Disclaimer: This information is not intended to substitute for the
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