The FDA has approved lixisenatide (Sanofi), a short-acting injectable GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist, for once-daily treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes, both alone (Adlyxin) and in a fixed-ratio combination with insulin glargine (Soliqua 100/33). Lixisenatide has been available since 2013 in many other countries as Lyxumia. It is the fifth GLP-1 receptor agonist to be approved in the US.

GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS — GLP-1 receptor agonists lower glucose levels by potentiating glucose-dependent secretion of insulin, suppressing postprandial glucagon secretion, slowing gastric emptying, and promoting satiety. They lower glycated hemoglobin (A1C) by about 1-1.5%, have been associated with average weight loss of 1.5-2.8 kg, and rarely cause hypoglycemia.1 The GLP-1 receptor agonist liraglutide (Victoza) has been shown ... more      

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