They may also have beneficial effects on the complications of diabetes such as diabetic nephropathy, since they are reported to reduce the ratio of albumin to creatinine in urine in patients with type 2 diabetes
Study durations of six weeks cannot address long-term effects from chronic exposure
However, this risk increases significantly when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas, which may require dose reductions of these other medications
Klockgether T, Dichgans J
A previous meta-analysis indicated a mean weight loss of 3.3 kg over a period of 3 to 6 months [17]
Rare but serious: severe low blood sugar, severe stomach pain that will not go away (possible pancreatitis), signs of thyroid tumor (lump in neck, hoarse voice, trouble swallowing)