Placebo-controlled cross-over trial in patients with T2DM and albuminuria that shows that liraglutide therapy reduces 24-h urinary albumin excretion by lowering blood pressure, rather than by improving HbA 1c levels and body weight
But as powerful as it is, the drug also brought higher-than-expected side effects and notable dropout rates, raising questions about who will ultimately benefit the most once the drug reaches the market
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