Patients who have obesity but don't have diabetes may now reap the benefits of using a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Read More »ADA 81st Symposium: The Combination of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Can a new potential treatment combining an SGLT-2 and a GLP-1 RA mitigate cardiometabolic risk?
Read More »Greater Weight Loss Found With SGLT-2 Inhibitors Than GLP-1 RAs in Patients with T2D
Contrary to previous studies, new research finds SGLT-2i more effective for weight loss than GLP-1 RAs as add-on therapy to Metformin.
Read More »ADA 81st Symposium: Cardiovascular and Kidney Outcomes in Efpeglenatide
With the introduction of this glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), efpeglenatide, could we see new cardiovascular and renal benefits for patients with type 2 diabetes?
Read More »ADA 2021: A Promising Future for Tirzepatide
American Diabetes Association symposium presents new phase 3 clinical trials of SURPASS-3 and SURPASS-5.
Read More »ADA 2021: Effectiveness of Liraglutide and Insulin Based on GRADE Study
The GRADE Study is the most comprehensive study comparing multiple diabetic medications to assess efficacy in type 2 diabetes. So which drug therapy reigned supreme?
Read More »ADA 2021: Economic Benefits of Initiating Empagliflozin vs. GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
The study evaluates the healthcare cost associated with two principal therapies for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »ADA 81st Symposium: Tirzepatide a Novel GIP/GLP-1 Agonist-Current Update
Results for SURPASS-1 and SURPASS-2 trials of tirzepatide in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with diet and exercise alone were presented at this year’s virtual symposium. If you weren’t able to attend the symposium, you can read about the trials here.
Read More »Long-Acting GLP-1 RAs compared to Short-Acting GLP-1 RAs
How do the effectiveness and safety of long-acting GLP-1 RAs compare to short-acting GLP-1 RAs, when paired with basal insulin?
Read More »The Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Cardiovascular Events
How important is GLP-1 RA effect on Hemoglobin A1c reduction in determining cardiovascular risk?
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