The Claim

In adults with type 2 diabetes and preserved kidney function (eGFR ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m²), once-weekly exenatide is associated with nominal reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality, and cardiovascular death; however, these associations are not statistically significant in interaction tests and are derived from unadjusted analyses.

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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Supports
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Correlation
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In plain English

For people with type 2 diabetes and healthy kidneys, taking a weekly exenatide shot might slightly lower the risk of heart problems or dying, but the evidence isn't strong and hasn't been fully checked for other factors.

See the scientific wording

In adults with type 2 diabetes and preserved kidney function (eGFR ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m²), once-weekly exenatide is associated with nominal reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality, and cardiovascular death, but these findings are not supported by significant interaction tests and are based on unadjusted analyses.

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 a diabetes drug called once-weekly exenatide and found it may slightly lower heart risks in people with healthy kidneys, but the evidence isn’t strong enough to be sure.

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