Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Type two diabetes is characterized by a chronic metabolic state (obesity, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemia) and insulin resistance. There is insufficient pancreatic insulin production and ineffective use of the produced insulin resulting in abnormally high blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia). Metabolic syndrome and diabetes are associated with increased cardiovascular risk, reduced life expectancy and a reduction in quality of life. Glucagon-like peptide 1...