Essays about: "GLP-1"

Found 5 essays containing the word GLP-1.

  1. 1. A study of newly initiated antidiabetic medication in primary care in Region Uppsala : A cross-sectional study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaci

    Author : Zina Hatem; [2021]
    Keywords : T2DM; diabetes; New initiation; antidiabetic medication;

    Abstract : Background: T2DM patients can be treated with both Insulin or/and non-insulin antidiabetic drugs. Biguanide-derivate is the first-line antidiabetic that is cost-effective and safe. DPP-4Is are antidiabetic drugs that can be used to treat old patients and those with kidney failure. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Stroke-induced stem cells proliferation in normal versus diabetic mice and pharmacological regulation

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Zainab Fadhel; [2015]
    Keywords : Stroke; diabetes; GLP-1; Exendin-4; neurogenesis; stem cell proliferation; animal model; mouse;

    Abstract : Introduction: Stroke is caused from the occlusion of any cerebral artery leading to cerebral ischemia, brain damage and consequent neurological impairments and disability. The primary causes of mortality in western populations is stroke. Diabetes type 2 is a high risk factor for stroke. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5.  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