A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
BACKGROUND: Prescribing information instructs taking oral semaglutide (a glucagon-like peptide-1 analogue) in the fasting state, followed by a post-dose fasting period of ≥ 30 min. This trial compared the recommended dosing schedule with alternative…
BACKGROUND: There are increasing data on the potential risk of pancreatic carcinoma associated with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs). AIM: The study aimed to determine whether GLP-1RAs are associated with increased detection of pa…
INTRODUCTION: Obesity is highly prevalent in the U.S. and is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Modalities for the management of obesity include lifestyle intervention, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surg…
Obesity is a chronic disease with high prevalence and associated comorbidities, making it a growing global concern. These comorbidities include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, ventilatory dysfunction, arthrosis, venous and lymphatic circulation diseas…
RATIONALE: Obesity and diabetes of different types are considered global health risks with rising prevalence. In addition to low-calorie diet and daily exercise, several treatment options have been introduced to help patient in needs. Semaglutide (Oz…
AIM: This study's aim was to compare the time and accuracy of use and participants' satisfaction and preferences with pen devices for the once-weekly glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists dulaglutide, exenatide XR BCise, and semaglutide.…
BACKGROUND: GLP1R agonists provide multiple benefits to patients with type 2 diabetes - including improved glycemic control, weight loss, and decreased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Because drug responses vary among individuals, we ini…
Obesity is a considerable health concern with limited pharmacotherapy options of low efficacy. Here, we develop a GLP-1/GDF15 fusion protein and explore its weight-lowering potential in animals. The molecule, QL1005, is engineered via fusing GLP-1 an…
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to address therapeutic inertia in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by investigating the potential of early treatment with oral semaglutide. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between October 2021 and…
Diabetic kidney disease, a common complication in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, is associated with a markedly increased morbidity and mortality, especially of cardiovascular origin, and faster progression to end-stage renal disease. To date…
INTRODUCTION: Semaglutide shows significant performance on weight reduction in several clinical trials. However, it is not clear what kind of administration frequency or dosage will achieve better effects. This study aims to explore the different the…
AIMS: The extracellular matrix (ECM) is fundamental for the normal endocrine functions of pancreatic islet cells and plays key roles in the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes. Here we investigated the turnover of islet ECM components, including islet…
AIMS: Higher doses of the glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist semaglutide and, more recently, tirzepatide, a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist showed a significant reduction in body weight in patients w…
Glucagon-like peptide one-receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) are drugs that differ in their pharmacological composition and homology to human GLP-1 and are used most frequently for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and weight loss. There are isolated report…
Weight-lowering pharmacotherapies provide an option for weight management; however, their effects on physical activity, function, and cardiorespiratory fitness are not fully understood. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized…