glp-1 and kidney agonists in the treatment of chronic disease in type 2 diabetes obesity GLP-1 RAs Show Renal, Survival

These drugs work by mimicking a natural hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps regulate blood sugar, appetite, and digestion

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They may face paying the full pharmaceutical sticker price of these drugs out of pocket, which could be as high as $1,350 a month

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These findings contribute to the growing body of literature suggesting that GLP-1based therapies may have applications beyond glycemic control, particularly in the context of hypogonadism related to obesity and insulin resistance