ESPE Abstracts

It is unknown whether the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have a significant protective effect against acute islet injury. This study investigated the protective effect and mechanism of liraglutide on acute islet injury induced by low doses of streptozotocin (STZ). The results showed that liraglutide pretreatment preserved the structural integrity of pancreatic islets, improved insulin levels and glucose tolerance, and significantly reduced the incidence of d...