Findings from this review suggest that GLP-1RAs are safe, are well tolerated, and improve cardiovascular outcomes, largely independent of their antihyperglycemic properties, but they remain underused by cardiologists (JAMA Cardiology)
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The Future of the GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Overall, the findings of the PIONEER 3 trial, along with other recent studies, indicate that the introduction of semaglutide, the first oral preparation of a GLP-1RA for which the subcutaneous agent has shown positive cardiovascular benefit, should be an important addition to the growing list of pharmacologic options for type 2 diabetes (JAMA)
Cardiovascular outcome trials of glucose-lowering medications: an update
In summary, taking into account the findings from these new studies, it is suggested that a GLP-1RA should be offered to all people with CVD and type 2 diabetes, and SGLT2 inhibitors should be prescribed for those at high risk of heart failure or with progressive decline in eGFR. DPP4 inhibitors are a safe choice within the glucose-lowering stepped algorithm (Diabetologia)
Effect of adding GLP-1RA on mortality, cardiovascular events and metabolic outcomes among insulin-treated patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Large Retrospective UK Cohort Study
Based on a large UK cohort in routine clinical practice, adding a GLP-1RA to insulin therapy is associated with a reduction in risk of composite CV events and all-cause mortality, but non-significant higher risk of hospitalisation for heart failure in overweight patients with Type 2 diabetes (American Heart Journal)
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists compared with basal insulins for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Although weight reduction is seen with all GLP-1RA’s, only the once weekly agents, exenatide LAR and dulaglutide, demonstrate significant HbA1c reductions when compared to basal insulins (Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism)
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