Liraglutide, a Long-Acting Human Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analog, Given as Monotherapy Significantly Improves Glycemic Control and Lowers Body Weight Without Risk of Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

iraglutide is a long-acting human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog (1-4), and the current study was undertaken to evaluate efficacy and safety after 14 weeks' treatment with liraglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes.