DPP-4 inhibitors decrease the production of liver glucose, which prevents blood sugar from going too high
Both are synthetic, but they have different uses and effects
Generally, you may notice initial effects about 1 weeks after use, but the best results typically appear after completing 2-3 treatment cycles
In the EXSCEL (Effects of Once-Weekly Exenatide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes) trial [38], exenatide failed to demonstrate superiority in preventing CV events, despite having a 9% reduction in the incidence of the primary endpoint (first occurrence of death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal MI, or nonfatal stroke)
This serves as a call to action, urging increased awareness of drug-induced nutrient losses caused by regularly used medications