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GLP-1 receptor agonists provide superior clinical outcomes compared to insulin in type 2 diabetes, offering better glycemic control, significant weight loss, and reduced hypoglycemia risk.

For type 2 diabetics struggling with oral meds, switching to a GLP-1 receptor agonist (like semaglutide or dulaglutide) is clinically superior to starting insulin. You will likely lose weight, have lower blood pressure, and avoid dangerous low-blood-sugar episodes, while achieving better or equal blood sugar control. These drugs are easier to use (up to once weekly) and do not require the complex titration of insulin.

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Compared to insulin, GLP-1 RAs reduced HbA1c more effectively (Δ - 0.17 %, p < 0.0001)... GLP-1 RAs reduced body weight more effectively (Δ - 3.71 kg; p < 0.0001). The proportion of patients experiencing hypoglycaemic episodes was 34 % lower with GLP-1 RAs (p < 0.0001)... Slightly better glycaemic control can be achieved by adding GLP-1 RAs to OGLM as compared to insulin treatment, with added benefits regarding body weight, hypoglycaemia, blood pressure and lipoproteins.
Mirna S. Abd El Aziz et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2016

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Meta-analysis of 19 randomized head-to-head trials (n=8854).

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A meta‐analysis comparing clinical effects of short‐ or long‐acting <scp>GLP</scp> ‐1 receptor agonists versus insulin treatment from head‐to‐head studies in type 2 diabetic patients

Mirna S. Abd El Aziz et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2016

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