SGLT-2 inhibitors: Oral medications that work by helping the kidneys remove excess glucose from the body through urine
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For patients, the key message is that there may not be a single best GLP-1 therapy for everyone, and it all could really depend on what their individual goals and needs are. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc