Clinical Review
Effects of Exenatide on Diabetes Management and Weight Loss in a VA Population
Fed Pract. 2010 February;27(2):19
By
Choudhury A
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Aeman Choudhury, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Choudhury is a clinical pharmacy specialist at the North Chicago VA Medical Center, North Chicago, IL.
One of the relatively new class of incretin mimetics, exenatide has not been as well studied as some other antidiabetic medications. This study aimed to evaluate how well the drug is working for veterans with type 2 diabetes and how closely VA providers are adhering to established guidelines for use.