The Claim

In adults with type 2 diabetes, once-weekly exenatide does not significantly alter estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) over the study period, with a least squares mean difference of 0.21 mL/min/1.73 m² (95% CI: −0.27 to 0.70), indicating no clinically meaningful effect on kidney function as assessed by eGFR.

Source: Microvascular and Cardiovascular Outcomes According to Renal Function in Patients Treated With Once-Weekly Exenatide: Insights From the EXSCEL Trial

What the research says

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Quantitative
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In plain English

Taking a weekly exenatide shot doesn’t really change how well your kidneys are working if you have type 2 diabetes — the numbers stayed about the same over time.

See the scientific wording

Once-weekly exenatide does not significantly alter estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in adults with type 2 diabetes over the study period, with a least squares mean difference of 0.21 mL/min/1.73 m² (95% CI −0.27 to 0.70), indicating no clinically meaningful effect on kidney function as measured by eGFR.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Microvascular and Cardiovascular Outcomes According to Renal Function in Patients Treated With Once-Weekly Exenatide: Insights From the EXSCEL Trial

    The study looked at how once-weekly exenatide affects kidney function and found it doesn’t make a real difference in eGFR, just like the claim says.

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