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Injectable therapies remain the standard for both indications, but patient expectations differ

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In practice, the long-acting GLP-1 RAs became preferred for general glycemic control due to convenience and greater A1c reduction, whereas short-acting ones like lixisenatide found a niche in combination products or for targeting post-meal glucose excursions (for instance, some use lixisenatide mainly to handle breakfast hyperglycemia)

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However, the addition of more therapy options means cardiologists need to pay greater attention to UACR