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Leonie Kraft1, Moritz Schanz1, Jörg Latus1
1Allg. Innere Medizin u. Nephrologie, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus, Stuttgart, Deutschland.
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GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1-RA) are emerging as promising agents beyond their established role in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity treatment, showing significant nephroprotective effects. The FLOW study demonstrated that semaglutide significantly slows the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in T2DM patients. The nephroprotective mechanisms are multifactorial, including improved glycemic control, blood pressure reduction, antifibrotic, and anti-inflammatory effects. Early studies suggest that GLP-1-RA may also benefit patients without T2DM. Additionally, their combination with SGLT2 inhibitors is gaining relevance. Current evidence suggests that GLP-1-RA could play a key role in CKD management. Future studies will determine whether they can be established as a standard therapy to optimize care for high-risk patients.
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