Exenatide

Genovese et al. review the data concerning the treatment of type 2 diabetes with once weekly exenatide with special reference to its long-term efficacy, tolerability, and safety.

Genovese S, Mannucci E, Ceriello A. Adv Ther 2017;34:1791–1814. doi:10.1007/s12325-017-0499-6

In this review, Kovatchev discusses topics related to the assessment, quantification, and optimal control of glucose fluctuations in diabetes mellitus which are crucial for providing accurate information to the patient and physician.

Nat Rev Endocrinol 2017;13:425–436. doi:10.1038/nrendo.2017.3

The authors discuss the prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents and summarize published studies on the safety and effectiveness of antihyperglycemic medications in this population.

Akhlaghi F et al. Clin Pharmacokinet 2017; 56: 561–571. doi:10.1007/s40262-016-0472-6