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But more important than modifying risk factors, the GLP-1 RAs provide patients with type 2 diabetes on average a 14% relative risk reduction for major cardiovascular events, including: Cardiovascular death Heart attack Stroke Three GLP-1 RAs have been indicated by the FDA to reduce heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes who have or are at high risk for blockages of arteries of the heart, brain, and legs, also known as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD): Dulaglutide, which is branded as Trulicity and is currently the only GLP-1 RA approved for cardiovascular disease risk reduction in patients with or without established ASCVD Liraglutide, which is branded as Victoza and was the first GLP-1 RA to show efficacy for heart benefits in a clinical trial Semaglutide, which has been increasingly prescribed off-label as a weight-loss medication under the brand name Ozempic Whereas we are still exploring the biological mechanisms of how GLP-1 Ras benefit the heart, the body of evidence we have at present is already revolutionizing the care of patients with type 2 diabetes
However, clinical studies have demonstrated that the weight lost with GLP-1 treatment includes significant reductions in visceral adipose tissuethe metabolically active fat surrounding internal organs in the abdominal cavity
Amylin complements insulin by slowing gastric emptying, suppressing post-meal glucagon, and signaling satiety through the area postrema
Red stool may indicate bleeding in the lower GI tract, possibly due to hemorrhoids, polyps, or more serious concerns like colorectal cancer
