Frontiers in endocrinology

Saudi doctors' knowledge, views, and use of diabetes medicines SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists

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Abstract

Utilization of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes patients with cardiovascular risk remains low.

  • Knowledge and attitudes of physicians regarding SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists were assessed.
  • Physicians' practices in prescribing these medications for patients with cardiovascular risk were evaluated.
  • Recommendations for SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists are not consistently followed in clinical settings.

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