The cardiovascular outcome studies under way for incretin-based medications (Liraglutide Effect and Action in Diabetes: Evaluation of Cardiovascular Outcome Results - A Long Term Evaluation [LEADER] with liraglutide [clinicaltrials.gov, NCT01179048] [27], Exenatide Study of Cardiovascular Event Lowering [EXCSEL] with exenatide once weekly [NCT01144338], Trial Evaluating Cardiovascular Outcomes with Sitagliptin [TECOS] with sitagliptin [NCT00790205], Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus [SAVOR-TIMI 53] with saxagliptin [NCT01107886] [28], and Cardiovascular Outcome Study of Linagliptin versus Glimepiride in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (CAROLINA) with linagliptin [NCT01243424]) will help in that respect, although the number of events from a single trial will probably be too low for definite answers
The use of urine proteomic and metabonomic patterns for the diagnosis of interstitial cystitis and bacterial cystitis
A bariatric doctor or an endocrinologist specializing in weight management can provide expert guidance
The Bigger Picture So, why are GLP-1 medications so expensive
Even after achieving your desired weight, its important to continue with regular physical activity and a nutritious, balanced diet to prevent weight regain
