Baseline characteristics before GLP-1 RA treatment including age, gender, duration of diabetes mellitus, body mass index (BMI), serum creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, fasting plasma glucose, glycohemoglobin (HbA1c), C-peptide, lipid profiles, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) and concurrent antidiabetic medication use were recorded
Koia uses a combination of organic cane sugar (adding three grams of sugar) and monk fruit extract to sweeten the shake, resulting in a smooth flavor without an overly sugary or artificial taste
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Rybelsus works by mimicking the action of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which stimulates insulin secretion in response to food intake, suppresses glucagon release (a hormone that raises blood sugar), and slows gastric emptying