Semaglutide now included among GLP-1 receptor agonists

In December 2017, the U.S. FDA approved the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Reference:

U.S. Food & Drug Administration. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&applno=209637. Accessed January 1, 2018

Rationale: Approval of new treatments (medications or devices) has the potential to impact patient care.

Annotation published April 11, 2018.

Annotation approved by PPC: March 10, 2018.

Suggested citation: American Diabetes Association. 8. Pharmacologic approaches to glycemic treatment: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2018 [web annotation]. Diabetes Care 2018;41(Suppl. 1):S73–S85. Retrieved from [link to annotation].

Table 8.2 to include semaglutide

In December 2017, the U.S. FDA approved the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Reference:

U.S. Food & Drug Administration. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&applno=209637. Accessed January 1, 2018

Rationale/Reason for Change: Approval of new treatments (medications or devices) has the potential to impact patient care.

Annotation published April 11, 2018.

Annotation approved by PPC: March 10, 2018.

Suggested citation: American Diabetes Association. 8. Pharmacologic approaches to glycemic treatment: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2018 [web annotation]. Diabetes Care 2018;41(Suppl. 1):S73–S85. Retrieved from https://hyp.is/D0tVED2WEeiK8ZvLIDyLZg/care.diabetesjournals.org/content/41/Supplement_1/S73.