Essays about: "GLP-1 receptor"

Found 3 essays containing the words GLP-1 receptor.

1. 1. Swedish diabetes patients’ experiences of using GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) : A qualitative interview study.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaceutisk biovetenskap

   Author : Marie Ekenberg; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Background: The world prevalence of diabetes mellitus in 2019 was 8.3%, out of which 85-90% have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Numerous drugs for treating T2DM are approved, and one of the newer classes of drugs are GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). In Sweden during 2015 to 2019, the number of patients using GLP-1 RAs has increased by 280%. READ MORE

3. 2. Effect of GLP-1R Knockout on stroke outcome

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

   Author : Alexandra Voinea; [2014]
   Keywords : Technology;

   Abstract : Stroke is the leading cause of disability in adults in westernized societies and it has an important impact on health and economy. Comorbid health conditions such as hypertension, inactive lifestyle, smoking, obesity and diabetes considerably increase the risk of stroke. READ MORE

4. 3.  GLP-1 REGULATES PROLIFERATION OF GLP-1 SECRETING CELLS THROUGH A FEEDBACK MECHANISM

   University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

   Author : Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed; [2010]
   Keywords : Incretin hormone; GLP-1; GLP-1 receptor; Exendin-4; Diabetes;

   Abstract : Abstract Background and aim: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic and progressive illness that affects all type of populations and ages. According to World health organization (WHO) by 2030 it will be 366 million people effected world wild. Many new drugs are Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) based therapy for treatment of type 2diabetes. READ MORE