Taking Control Of Your Diabetes - The Discovery of Incretin Hormones: A Powerful Tool to Fight Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity

TCOYD TV: The Discovery of Incretin Hormones - A Powerful Tool to Fight Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity

Original Air Date - 2.9.2009

In this important episode, Dr. Steven Edelman and Dr. Robert Henry review the discovery and crucial role of incretin hormones, namely exenatide, in glucose control. A missing piece in weight and blood sugar control for those with type 2 diabetes is revealed.

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Incretin Mimetics

Steven V. Edelman, MD
TCOYD Newsletter, Vol. 25, 2008

Developments in an Important Class of Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes affects multiple hormones in the body; not just insulin. Incretins are hormones released from the intestines after eating that cause insulin secretion and appetite suppression.