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Ann Hematol 101 , 16451654 (2022)
In the LEADER trial (Marso, Daniels and colleagues), which studied the GLP-1 liraglutide, major cardiovascular events decreased by 13% in patients with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular risk
After 1 year, the patient's BMI was maintained at 48.5 kg/m 2 , and she was satisfied on a diet of 1,000 kcal/day diet comprised of carbohydrates (100 g), proteins (48 g), and fat (42 g)