Weight loss with liraglutide, a once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 analogue for type 2 diabetes treatment as monotherapy or added to metformin, is primarily as a result of a reduction in fat tissue.

AIM: The effect on body composition of liraglutide, a once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 analogue, as monotherapy or added to metformin was examined in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODS: These were randomized, double-blind, parallel-group trials of 26 [Liraglutide Effect and Action...

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Main Authors: Jendle, J, Nauck, M, Matthews, DR, Frid, A, Hermansen, K, Düring, M, Zdravkovic, M, Strauss, B, Garber, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009