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Mice with a knockout for the UCP-2 gene in the pancreas were analyzed for their response to a glucose tolerance test (GTT), insulin tolerance test (ITT) and ability to synthesize insulin (C-peptide). What is incretin related therapy and how does it improve insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic patients.

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