Blood Pressure and Lipids Both medications produce similar improvements in cardiovascular risk factors: Blood pressure: Both typically reduce systolic BP by 3-6 mmHg Effects are similar between medications Lipids: Both reduce triglycerides Modest effects on LDL cholesterol Similar lipid improvements Metabolic Comparison Cost and Insurance Cost considerations may influence medication choice for some patients
In combination with insulin (with or without metformin), JANUVIA provided significant improvements in A1C, FPG, and 2-hour PPG compared to placebo (Table 14)
Anti-Inflammatory Effects Beyond Weight Reduction GLP-1 receptors exist throughout the immune system, including on specialized white blood cells that regulate inflammation
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