glp 1 kidney GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in the Treatment of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Disease SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor

10.1136/bmjgh-2024-017177

Kirchgesner J, Beaugerie L, Carrat F, Andersen NN, Jess T, Schwarzinger M

Taste and add honey or maple syrup if extra sweetness is needed

Menopause is not a failure of willpower

Although this class of drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 or GLP-1, have been around for more than 17 years, with the first one, Byetta, approved in 2005, it is only recently that the class has made a big name for itself with the introduction of the popular once-weekly diabetic drug, Ozempic , and the equally popular obesity drug, Wegovy (the same drug as Ozempic but with a different dose)

In addition to these surprising bonus benefits is the ability of GLP-1 drugs to improve pancreatic beta cell health