GLP-1 RAs and prior major adverse limb events in patients with diabetes

JAMA Network Open

2026-01-28

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this nationwide cohort study of patients with diabetes and prior major adverse limb events, treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) was associated with significantly lower risks of recurrent limb events, cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality, and kidney disease progression compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors. These findings support the preferential use of GLP-1 RAs for secondary prevention in this high-risk population.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Pao-Hsien Chu, MD, email taipei.chu@gmail.com.

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