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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Reduced Risk for Developing Uveitis

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 – Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with a reduction in the risk for developing uveitis, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in...

Environmental Benefit Seen With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Heart Failure

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 – Patients with heart failure using glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have less carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per patient...

26.5 Percent of Adults With Diabetes Used GLP-1 RA Injectables in 2024

THURSDAY, Aug. 14, 2025 – In 2024, 26.5 percent of adults with diagnosed diabetes used glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) injectables, according to an August data brief published by...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 – For individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a slightly increased risk for incident diabetic...

Study IDs Barriers to GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Adolescents, Young Adults

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 – A considerable proportion of adolescents and young adults eligible for glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are uninsured, and many young adults do not have...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 – For older adults with type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION),...

ACP: Switching From Dulaglutide to Tirzepatide Improves HbA1c Reduction in T2DM

FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 – For patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes receiving dulaglutide, switching to tirzepatide is associated with additional hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) reduction and...

GLP-1 Drugs Improve Outlook For Kidney Transplants

THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 – GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can help kidney transplant patients avoid organ failure and live longer, a new study suggests. The drugs help manage patients’ type 2 diabetes and p...

GLP-1 Meds Can Work Wonders for Kidney Health

TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 – Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Trulicity: These and other GLP1-RA diabetes/weight-loss meds can also boost outcomes for folks battling chronic kidney disease, new research shows....

GLP-1 RAs Reduce Risk for Clinically Important Kidney, CVD Outcomes

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 – Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) reduce the risk for clinically important kidney and cardiovascular disease outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes,...

Stroke Guidelines Updated, With Focus on Women and GLP-1s

MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 – Women, especially those who had high blood pressure during pregnancy or entered menopause before age 45, are among those with a greater risk for stroke. They and other...

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Alcohol Consumption

THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 – Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use may reduce alcohol consumption and improve outcomes in some individuals, according to a study published online Nov....

More Evidence That GLP-1 Meds Curb Alcohol Abuse

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 – There have been a slew of studies recently supporting the notion that the same mechanisms that help folks lose weight with Ozempic and its kin also work to curb problem...

Guidance Issued for Safe Use of GLP-1 RAs in the Perioperative Period

TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 – In a multisociety clinical practice guidance document, published online Oct. 29 in Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, recommendations are presented for the safe use of...

ACG: GLP-1 RAs Tied to Lower Risk for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2024 – Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) can decrease the risk for developing early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) in patients with diabetes regardless of...

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