Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes:real-world evidence from a Mediterranean area

May 14, 2019Current medical research and opinion

Real-world use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor drugs in people with type 2 diabetes in the Mediterranean region

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Abstract

A total of 4242 patients with type 2 diabetes initiated glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, showing a mean HbA1c decrease from 8.8% to 7.7% at 6-12 months.

  • A 1% reduction in HbA1c was achieved by 47.2% of patients.
  • Patients experienced an average body weight loss of 3.6 kg over the same period.
  • Sixty percent of patients successfully reduced both HbA1c and body weight.
  • Independent factors linked to achieving a ≥1% HbA1c reduction included baseline HbA1c, age, duration of diabetes, and insulin treatment.
  • Patients prescribed liraglutide experienced greater reductions in HbA1c and body weight compared to those on exenatide or lixisenatide.

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