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Non-insulin injectables for T2D

Expert/s: A/Prof Neale Cohen

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GLP1 agonists are a very important management option – GPs who have not yet used this class of medications should learn more and start
They are potent in lowering blood glucose levels, weight, is given once a week and have non glycaemic cardiovascular benefits
There are few contraindications and can be used in patients with very low eGFR
GLP1 agonists can be used as second line after metformin, third line and some can also be used with insulin

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 38 mins

Guest: A/Prof Neale Cohen, Endocrinologist

Last Updated: 16 Jul, 2021

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A/Prof Neale Cohen

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A/Prof Neale Cohen

Endocrinologist; Director of Clinical Diabetes, the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne

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