Is victoza considered insulin?

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asked Sep 27, 2019 in Other- Health by mejush000 (210 points)
Is victoza considered insulin?

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answered Sep 28, 2019 by JackVu (630 points)
No Victoza is not really considered to be an insulin because the Victoza helps to stimulate your natural insulin production in your body.

The Victoza medicine belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 mimetics.

The Victoza helps your pancreas produce more insulin when your bodies blood sugar levels are high.

The cells that are called beta cells and help control blood sugar by making and releasing insulin.

Also be aware that studies have linked Victoza to to pancreatitis, thyroid cancer and pancreatic cancer in some patients.

So although it's safe to use when needed you should still speak with your doctor to be sure that Victoza is right for you.

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