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[Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes]
Andreas Andersen1, Alexander Sidelmann Christensen, Filip Krag Knop
1tina.vilsboell.lauritsen.01@regionh.dk.
Abstract:
Supraphysiological levels of the incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) have demonstrated a marked glucose-lowering effect in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Six GLP-1 receptor agonists are currently available for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and have all proven to render significant reductions in both glycated haemoglobin level and body weight. However, of the clinical available compounds only liraglutide, dulaglutide and semaglutide have demonstrated reductions in the risk of cardiovascular disease. This review aims at providing an overview of the efficacy and safety of the GLP-1 receptor agonist class.
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