[Possibilities of therapy GLP1 RA for diabetics with nephropathy].
Vnitr Lek · 2015
Last updated 2026-05-28Research suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) may help people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease by improving blood sugar control and reducing kidney damage. Studies in animals found that these drugs can lower albumin in urine (a sign of kidney damage), decrease scarring and oxidative stress in the kidneys, and promote fluid and sodium loss. The abstract notes that GLP-1 RA therapy appears effective and safe for these patients.
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| Journal | Vnitr Lek, 2015 |
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| Citations | 0 |
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| Conditions studied | Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease |
Abstract
The incretin hormone GLP1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) has also systemic effects besides its effects on the pancreas. The renal expression for the receptors GLP1 and DPP4 has been described in a whole line of experimental stu-dies. Activation of the receptors for GLP1 in the kidneys has diuretic and natriuretic effects apparently through the renal tubular cells and sodium transporters. Pre-clinical incretin therapy decreased albuminuria, affected glomerulosclerosis, oxidative stress and fibrosis in the kidneys. Diabetic nephropathy is the major cause of kidney failure. In the course of renal insufficiency the functional possibilities and simultaneous safe compensation of diabetes are limited. The treatment GLP1 RA of patients with type 2 diabetes and nephropathy appear to be effective from the aspect of effectiveness and safety.
Verbatim abstract via PubMed 25894260 ↗