Along with helping to control blood sugar and boosting weight loss, GLP-1 agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors seem to have other health benefits.
Research has found that some of these medicines may lower the risk of certain serious health conditions, such as kidney disease, heart disease, heart failure and stroke. Many people who take these medicines also see their blood pressure improve. But it’s not clear whether these benefits are from the medicine or a result of weight loss.
If you have type 2 diabetes and you want to find out if these medicines might be useful for you to lose weight, talk with your diabetes care team. They can help you decide what’s best for your situation.
