Research
Hormonal
Fixed-ratio combinations of GLP-1 receptor agonists and basal insulin provide superior glycemic control and weight loss compared to insulin alone, without increasing hypoglycemia risk.
If you need insulin for diabetes, adding a GLP-1 drug might help you control your blood sugar better without gaining weight. It's a single injection that combines both medications.
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Both formulations produce robust glucose control, often without weight gain and with less hypoglycaemia than observed with insulin alone
Why this rating
Based on phase 2 and 3 trials (LixiLan, DUAL).
Source
Contemporary Classification of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists (GLP1RAs)
Sanjay Kalra et al. · Diabetes Therapy · 2021
DOI 10.1007/s13300-021-01113-y
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