Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics
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Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. · Jan 2013
Meta AnalysisSafety and efficacy of liraglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes and elevated liver enzymes: individual patient data meta-analysis of the LEAD program.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has reached epidemic proportions in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Glucagon-like peptide-1 analogues are licensed in T2D, yet little data exist on efficacy and safety in liver injury. ⋯ Twenty-six weeks' liraglutide 1.8 mg is safe, well tolerated and improves liver enzymes in patients with type 2 diabetes. This effect appears to be mediated by its action on weight loss and glycaemic control.