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This connection starts several reactions in the body

BMI 30+ Obesity Adults with a BMI of 30 or greater who need substantial weight reduction and have not achieved lasting results with diet and exercise alone

The FDA approved this once-weekly injection on December 5, 2017, specifically for adults with type 2 diabetes to help regulate blood sugar levels when combined with diet and exercise

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Abbreviations ARB: Angiotensin receptor blocker CKD: Chronic kidney disease CRP: C-reactive protein DKA: Diabetic ketoacidosis DKD: Diabetic kidney disease ERA: Endothelin receptor antagonist ESKD: End-stage kidney disease GIP: Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide GLP1: Glucagon-like peptide 1 GLP1-RA: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist HF: Heart failure hsCRP: High-sensitivity C-reactive protein MACE: Major adverse cardiovascular events MRA: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist NO: Nitric oxide RAS: Reninangiotensin system sGC: Soluble guanylate cyclase SGLT2i: Sodiumglucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor(s) UACR: Urine albumin to creatinine ratio References Rossing P, Caramori ML, Chan JCH et al (2022) KDIGO 2022 clinical practice guideline for diabetes management in chronic kidney disease