Neither mechanism directly stimulates insulin secretion in a glucose-independent manner, making the combination inherently safer regarding hypoglycaemia compared to sulphonylureas or insulin
GLP-1s also provide several other important health benefits: Better blood sugar control: This is especially helpful for people with prediabetes, as it may prevent progression to type 2 diabetes
These agents now have indication to provide cardiovascular benefits, and they show promise in improving kidney and liver health while on GLP-1 treatment, making assessment of cardiometabolic disease critical before, during, and after therapy
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