The combination of an SGLT2i plus a GLP-1 RA results in surprising effects on endogenous glucose production and HBA1c.
Read More »An Alternative Option for Weight and Glycemia Reduction
Infusion of certain hormones could help in reducing patient weight and glucose levels.
Read More »A New Way to Potentiate Beta-Cell Regeneration
A promising new study paves the way for a new pharmacologic treatment to regenerate beta cells in patients with diabetes.
Read More »Examining the Risks of Antihyperglycemic Dual and Triple Therapies for T2D
A closer look at the risk of major adverse events, severe hypoglycemia, and all-cause mortality for commonly used therapies in treating type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Oral Semaglutide + Basal Insulin
Analysis of the PIONEER 8 trial reveals dose-dependent reductions in A1c and body weight when oral semaglutide is paired with various insulin regimens.
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A new study compares GLP-1 receptor agonists with known cardiovascular benefits against each other, rather than against the traditional placebo.
Read More »Study Provides Insight Into Dual and Triple Therapy Options for Diabetes
Danish study makes strong recommendations for diabetes pharmacotherapy beyond metformin.
Read More »Preventing Potential Drug Interaction with a Drug With UNIQUE Directions
We were following up with a person with type 2 diabetes who was recently started on the new oral formulation of the GLP-1 receptor agonists semaglutide (Rybelsus®). This patient had a 12-year history of type 2 diabetes as well as several comorbidities that included hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity (BMI = 33 kg/m2), knee osteoarthritis, and hypothyroidism. The patient was previously resistant to initiating a GLP-1 receptor agonist due to his hesitancy toward self-injection. He agreed at his last primary care visit to start a trial of oral semaglutide to improve his glucose control and lose some weight....
Read More »Can Exenatide Improve Glycemic Control In Type 1 Diabetes?
The MAG1C interventional study was a single-center, 26-week, phase 2a, to look at how Exenatide might benefit patients with type 1 diabetes.
Read More »The Use of Exenatide in Adolescents Suffering from Childhood Obesity
Eliminating childhood obesity, one injection at a time.
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