Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are drugs that treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. They are in a class of drugs known as incretin ...

which regulates blood glucose (sugar), is an example of a peptide hormone. Your body naturally produces the hormones GLP-1 and gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor (GIP), known as incretin ...

Common types of incretin-based drugs include GLP-1 receptor agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors, both of which play a significant role in improving glycemic control and overall diabetes management. The ...