Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue

Semaglutide: First GLP1 medication proven to provide kidney protection

Dr. Sue Pedersen

We know that GLP1 medications reduce protein in the urine in people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, but no study had ever been done to see whether GLP1 treatment could protect kidney function – until now.

Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/05/semaglutide-first-glp1-medication-proven-to-provide-kidney-protection/

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