Doctoral Dissertation at the University of Basrah Examines the Effects of Obesity and Diabetes on Incretin Levels in Male Rats

A doctoral dissertation at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah, investigated the effects of obesity and diabetes mellitus on incretin levels and certain physiological and biochemical parameters in male rats treated with liraglutide.

The study, presented by researcher Hanadi Abduljabbar Hafez, aimed to evaluate the effects of both Saxenda and Victoza on body weight, incretin and leptin levels, blood lipid profile parameters, and the gene expression of incretin hormones in the intestine. It also examined the histopathological changes occurring in the liver and pancreas before and after treatment.

The study concluded that although Saxenda and Victoza share a similar chemical composition, each demonstrated distinct advantages. Saxenda was found to be more effective in reducing body weight and controlling obesity, whereas Victoza showed superior efficacy in lowering blood glucose levels and managing diabetes mellitus.

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