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GLP-1 single, dual, and triple receptor agonists for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity: a narrative review
Nasreen Alfaris1, Stephanie Waldrop2, Veronica Johnson3
1Obesity, Endocrine, and Metabolism Center, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, KSA, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) present major global health challenges, with an increasing prevalence worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have emerged as a pivotal treatment option for both conditions, demonstrating efficacy in blood glucose management, weight reduction, cardiovascular disease prevention, and kidney health improvement. GLP-1, an incretin hormone, plays a crucial role in glucose metabolism and appetite regulation, influencing insulin secretion, insulin sensitivity, and gastric emptying. The therapeutic use of GLP-1RAs has evolved significantly, offering various formulations that provide different efficacy, routes of administration, and flexibility in dosing. These agents reduce HbA1c levels, facilitate weight loss, and exhibit cardiovascular protective effects, making them an integral component of T2DM and obesity management. This review will discuss the currently approved medication for T2DM and obesity, and will also highlight the advent of novel agents which are dual and triple hormonal agonists which represent the future direction of incretin-based therapy.
Funding:
National Institutes of HealthNIDDKU24 DK132733 (FCS), UE5 DK137285 (FCS), and P30 DK040561 (FCS).
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