Does a diabetes shot help protect kidneys and the heart?
Effects of Semaglutide on Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The trial was stopped early because the benefits were so clear.
Most trials run their full course; stopping early for benefit is rare and suggests a powerful effect — but it can also exaggerate results.
Practical Takeaways
If you have type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, ask your doctor if semaglutide could help protect your kidneys and heart beyond standard meds.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The trial was stopped early because the benefits were so clear.
Most trials run their full course; stopping early for benefit is rare and suggests a powerful effect — but it can also exaggerate results.
Practical Takeaways
If you have type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, ask your doctor if semaglutide could help protect your kidneys and heart beyond standard meds.
Publication
Journal
The New England journal of medicine
Year
2024
Authors
V. Perkovic, Katherine R. Tuttle, P. Rossing, Kenneth W Mahaffey, J. Mann, G. Bakris, F. Baeres, Thomas Idorn, H. Bosch‐Traberg, N. Lausvig, R. Pratley
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For adults with type 2 diabetes and kidney problems, taking a weekly semaglutide shot (1.0 mg) can lower their chances of serious kidney or heart issues by about a quarter over 3.4 years — about 1 in every 20 people who take it will avoid a major problem.
For people with type 2 diabetes and kidney problems, taking a weekly semaglutide shot might help slow down how fast their kidneys get worse.
For people with type 2 diabetes and kidney problems who are on certain blood pressure medicines, taking a weekly semaglutide shot might lower their chance of dying from heart issues by almost a third over about 3 years.
For adults with type 2 diabetes and kidney problems, taking a weekly semaglutide shot (like Ozempic) cuts their risk of heart attack, stroke, or dying from heart issues by 18% compared to a dummy shot.
If you're an adult with type 2 diabetes and kidney problems and you're already on certain blood pressure meds, taking a weekly semaglutide shot might lower your chance of dying from any cause by 20% over about 3 years.