Combining a GLP-1 receptor agonist, to increase endogenous beta cell function, with exogenous insulin is a possible therapeutic option for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Here, the authors show adding exenatide to basal insulin in early type 2 diabetes does not further enhance underlying pancreatic beta-cell function or the capacity to achieve diabetes remission, but may yield on-treatment glycemic benefits.
- Ravi Retnakaran
- Chang Ye
- Bernard Zinman
