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GLP-1 increased the expression of the mitochondrial protective gene (PGC-1)
That is, the ADA recommends that one of these agents be considered as add-on therapy irrespective of the need for glucose lowering
My take
& Holz, G
They work by mimicking a natural gut hormone (GLP-1) that regulates glucose in a glucose-dependent manner, reducing hypoglycaemia risk
However, the authors note that the certainty of evidence was low
