Liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. This drug belongs to the incretin mimetic class of antidiabetic agents and acts on pancreatic β-cells to stimulate the release of endogenous insulin, helping to control blood glucose levels and suppress appetite. The FDA approved liraglutide in 2010 as a treatment for T2D and in 2014 for weight loss. This activity reviews liraglutide’s mechanism of action, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, adverse event profile, off-label uses, monitoring, and relevant interactions. These aspects of liraglutide are critical for healthcare professionals managing patients with T2D and related conditions. Understanding liraglutide’s proper indications and potential side effects supports effective communication across the interprofessional healthcare team.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/159959
- Start Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiovascular Disease, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology