People with type 2 diabetes do not properly produce or use GLP-1, meaning they have a GLP-1 impairment. When this happens, GLP-1 does not stimulate beta cells that lead to insulin production, impacting the body's ability to properly metabolise food and maintain optimal blood glucose levels.

Victoza(R) is a GLP-1 analogue that is 97 per cent similar to the natural human hormone GLP-1 produced by the human body. Victoza(R) mimics the GLP-1 effect in people who do not produce enough or use their own GLP-1.4

"I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 25 years ago," explains Ram Krishna, a diabetes patient. "People don't realize the day-to-day physical and financial challenges that are involved with managing the disease. There is clearly a need for newer treatment options to be made available to better assist people, such as myself, in managing the progression of the disease."

Source: NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC.