Byetta® (exenatide) is a prescription medication that has been approved to treat type 2 diabetes and is approved only for use in combination with certain oral diabetes medications. Byetta comes in an injection form and works by increasing insulin production after meals and decreasing the amount of sugar produced by the liver. As a result, Byetta can help lower blood sugar levels, which can decrease the risks of developing long-term problems associated with diabetes, including heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, and diabetic nephropathy.
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