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GLP‑1s for PAD: Using Incretins to Protect Limbs as Well as Hearts

Medical depiction of GLP‑1 treatment for peripheral artery disease showing a highlighted leg artery, GLP‑1 injection, and blocked artery inset.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects millions of people with type 2 diabetes worldwide, increasing the risk of cardiovascular events and limb loss. With recent research into incretin‑based therapies, particularly glucagon‑like peptide‑1 receptor agonists (GLP‑1s), clinicians are asking whether these drugs can improve outcomes in PAD patients treated with GLP‑1s, beyond …

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