Practical use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist therapy in primary care

Abstract

The GLP-1 receptor agonist class of medications offers health care providers an important novel treatment option with distinct benefits and limitations compared to other classes of glucose-lowering medications. Working in collaboration with patients, providers and their staff can individualize treatment and implement strategies to improve patient acceptance and self-management with a GLP-1 receptor agonist (Table 3). Doing so will undoubtedly help patients with type 2 diabetes attain their metabolic and treatment goals.