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CKD is characterised by a sustained decline in kidney function or evidence of kidney damage - such as presence of albuminuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) or structural abnormalities[3]

We considered a subject to have a positive response to GLP-1 M if the median HbA1C within 12 months after the treatment decreased by more than 0.5% from the median HbA1C within 12 months before the treatment [13, 14]

Subsequent OXM structureactivity relationship studies identified a series of analogues with superior potency relative to the native hormone [85]

In most cases, diagnosis is made based on a comprehensive medical and family history, followed by a physical examination and various tests

Sitagliptin inhibits DPP4, the enzyme that breaks down incretin hormones

Semaglutides long half-life of approximately 1 week also allows for convenient once-per-week dosing a major advantage over earlier GLP-1 therapies, helping to improve patient quality of life and patient compliance [2]