Journal of diabetes science and technology

Multiple Health Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Compared to Other Treatments in Type 2 Diabetes

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Abstract

The effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) on various health outcomes in type 2 diabetes are not fully understood compared to other treatments.

  • GLP-1RAs may have multisystem effects beyond cardiometabolic outcomes.
  • Comparisons are made against active treatments such as sulfonylureas, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors.
  • The study focuses on adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

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