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Tag: Incretin hormones

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What is the Primary Effect of DPP-4 Inhibitors?

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An estimated 415 million adults worldwide live with type 2 diabetes, and DPP-4 inhibitors are a critical medication class used in their management. The primary effect of DPP-4 inhibitors is to increase the body's own levels of incretin hormones, which leads to improved glucose control.