what do glp-1 drugs do Medications Infographic GLP-1 | Summary
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Exenatide Twice Daily Versus Glimepiride for Prevention of Glycaemic Deterioration in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes With Metformin Failure (EUREXA): An Open-Label, Randomised Controlled Trial
Campbell and Drucker, 2013
Drink plenty of water to help reduce the chance of dehydration
Due to side effects from metformin, his clinician added Ozempic, cutting his metformin dose
Mechanistic studies further support the rationale for combination therapy
Last Reviewed: Q4 2025 Originally developed to treat Type 2 Diabetes, GLP-1s have since gained FDA approval for a variety of diseases, with new indications continually emerging
