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Sattar N, Lee MMY, Kristensen SL et al (2021) Cardiovascular, mortality, and kidney outcomes with GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials
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Efficacy is similar, though oral absorption requires strict dosing rules and higher amounts of the active drug
GLP-1 is involved in glucose homeostasis, and activation of GLP-1R in the plasma membrane of pancreatic beta-cells potentiates glucose-dependent insulin secretion
Amid growing concerns about cost, side effects, and long-term use, the survey suggests that awareness of GLP-1s has not necessarily translated into widespread acceptance