Cardioprotective effect of treatment by GLP-1 analogues in the view of results of newest clinical studies

Czech version

Authors: Marián Mokáň; Peter Galajda
Authors‘ workplace: I. interná klinika JLF UK a UNM, Martin
Published in: Forum Diab 2021; 10(2): 108-113
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Overview

Glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists are modern group of antidiabetic treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with documented good effect and safety. They are better effective on glycaemic parameters compared to other antidiabetic drugs with low risk of hypoglycaemia. They significantly decrease body weight and they have documented cardiovascular benefit, nephroprotectivity and protective effect on B-cells function. These drugs are recommended preferred treatment in diabetic patients with high cardiovascular risk or pre-existing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. On the market there are available drugs applied once weekly. Long acting semaglutide meets criteria of effectivity and safety as well as cardiovascular protectivity.

Keywords:

cardiovascular benefit – glucagon like peptide 1 receptor agonists – semaglutide – type 2 diabetes mellitus

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