GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce dementia and Alzheimer disease risk in diabetic Patients with CKD
GLP-1RAs therapy may reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in patients with CKD stage 3 or later, offering potential neuroprotective benefits beyond glycemic control. Research is needed to confirm these findings and optimize treatment strategies for this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Wen-Teng Lee
- Jing Tong WANG
- Yu-Wei Fang
- Ming-Hsien Tsai
Institutions
- Fu Jen Catholic University (TW)
- Memorial Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
- Published
- 2026-02-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfag032
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00