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[Effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on carbohydrate metabolism control].
Med Clin (Barc) · 2014
Last updated 2026-05-28GLP-1 receptor agonists are medications used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping control blood sugar levels. Studies show these drugs effectively lower blood sugar, with some trials reporting reductions of around 1.0% to 1.5% in a measure called glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) over 26 weeks. They are considered in treatment plans when other methods are insufficient, and certain patient characteristics may make them more effective.
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| Journal | Med Clin (Barc), 2014 |
|---|---|
| Citations | 0 |
| Relative citation ratio | 0.00 |
| NIH percentile | 0 |
| Molecules | — |
| Conditions studied | Type 2 Diabetes |
Abstract
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a new group of drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). In the present article, we review the available evidence on the efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists as glucose-lowering agents, their place in therapeutic algorithms, and the clinical factors associated with a favorable treatment response. Finally, we describe the clinical characteristics of patients who may benefit from these drugs.
Verbatim abstract via PubMed 25326839 ↗