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Kidney Protection Benefits GLP-1 drugs can help protect your kidneys in several ways: They promote sodium excretion (diuresis) They reduce protein in the urine (a sign of kidney damage) They help lower blood pressure, which reduces strain on kidneys They have anti-inflammatory effects that can protect kidney cells Research has found that liraglutide reduced the risk of kidney disease progression by 26% in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease

By month -2.5, your doctor may add mealtime rapid-acting insulin (such as Humalog, Novolog, or Apidra) as needed

Weight loss likely contributes, although anti-inflammatory effects may also play a role

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Achieved dose-dependent weight reductions, with lower doses producing steady, moderate loss Experienced consistent weight improvements whether they had obesity alone or obesity with type 2 diabetes This level of weight loss is similar to early GLP-1 injection trials but delivered through a once-daily pill