Efficacy of Liraglutide for Weight Loss Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: The SCALE Diabetes Randomized Clinical Trial

Authors: Davies MJ, Bergenstal R, Bode B, Kushner RF, Lewin A, et al.

Journal
JAMA
Year
2015
Citations
1650
Type
Clinical Trial
Subject
Human
Condition
Obesity / Weight Management
TL;DR

SCALE Diabetes trial: liraglutide 3.0mg achieved significant weight loss in adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity compared to placebo.

View Paper DOI: 10.1001/jama.2015.9676

Abstract

Study investigating Liraglutide: Efficacy of Liraglutide for Weight Loss Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: The SCALE Diabetes Randomized Clinical Trial.

Key Findings

See full publication for key results regarding Liraglutide.

Study Design

Randomized controlled trial