LDL and C-reactive protein (CRP) lipid distribution in atherosclerosis were improved by liraglutide with metformin in newly diagnosed diabetic patients following standard statin therapy (40)
They are GLP-1 receptor agonists , a class of medication that works with your body's natural systems to regulate appetite, control cravings, and improve how your body processes sugar
Patients with a diabetes diagnosis can usually get a prescription from their primary care doctor or endocrinologist, and insurance coverage tends to apply because the use is on label
Who Can Benefit from These Medications
Since GLP-1 RAs are primarily glucose-lowering medications, the benefits of selecting these agents should be weighed against the benefits of alternative diabetes control options
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