He said studies like this one werent possible when those drugs first became available, but he thinks the role of big data in getting a wider look at what drugs might do, is important to consider
After matching 168,428 patients in each group, GLP-1 receptor agonist users had a VTE rate of 11.0 per 1,000 patient-years compared to 12.9 per 1,000 patient-years in those taking DPP-4 inhibitors (a different class of diabetes medication)
Reported protocols generally skip a missed dose and resume the schedule the next day rather than double-dosing
A nomogram to estimate the HbA1c response to different DPP-4 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 98 trials with 24 163 patients
The speed and success of weight loss with these treatments are affected by multiple factors such as initial weight, commitment to the recommended program, eating patterns, and levels of physical activity
Lowers glucagon Glucagon is a hormone that basically tells the liver to make more sugar