GLP-1 receptor agonists are a class of medications that mimic the glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone, enhancing insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon release, and slowing gastric emptying to lower blood glucose levels
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Routine monitoring of serum calcitonin or using thyroid ultrasound is of uncertain value for early detection of MTC in patients treated with liraglutide injection
Conducting rigorous studies like those that established the benefits of injectable GLP-1 RAs such as tirzepatide, semaglutide, dulaglutide, and liraglutide on CKD, MASH, and cardiovascular outcomes will be crucial in determining the full clinical utility of these novel agents