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Effects of semaglutide and empagliflozin on markers of endothelial function in persons with type 2 diabetes: A post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Two diabetes medications improve how blood vessels function, potentially reducing heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes.

This PubMed-indexed randomized controlled trial examines Effects of semaglutide and empagliflozin on markers of endothelial function in persons with type 2 diabetes: A post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial. The available abstract reports The endothelium maintains vascular health by regulating blood flow and protecting against inflammatory damage In type 2 diabetes (T2DM), however, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia place a significant burden on the endothelium, potentially leading to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

What the study was

Study design
Randomized controlled trial
Population
Human participants
Category
Other
Maturity
Validated
Journal
Journal of diabetes and its complications

Why it surfaced

Conservative rapid triage: randomized controlled trial, human evidence, and direct relevance to Cardiovascular-metabolic.

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