NCT04255433) is expected to provide definitive answers on the impact of tirzepatide on cardiovascular disease compared with dulaglutide, a long-acting GLP-1 RA that has been shown to be cardioprotective in individuals with type 2 diabetes at increased cardiovascular risk [31]
We've never had enough of a sample size to actually be able to look at it, so unfortunately, no
In addition, cagrilintide is now being developed in combination with the GLP-1 agonist semaglutide as CagriSema to achieve sustained weight loss in persons with overweight and obesity
GLP-1 Beyond Weight Loss: Cardiometabolic and Systemic Benefits The most compelling evidence for GLP-1 extends beyond weight loss
While no specific guidelines exist for MC4R -deficient patients, extrapolating from osteoporosis management principles suggests that baseline dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) assessment may be reasonable in individuals with additional fracture risk factors or those anticipating substantial and sustained weight loss [72]
It is estimated that as many as half of diabetics have underlying NAFLD, with a higher risk of progression to NASH with fibrosis than non-diabetics