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Potential benefits of glucagon-like peptide-1 based therapies in the critically ill
| Potential benefit | |
|---|---|
| Negligible risk of severe hypoglycaemia | |
| Reduction in insulin requirement | |
| Cardiovascular protection | |
| Attenuated glycaemic variability | |
| Amenable to continuous infusion without dose titration | |
| Decreased blood glucose testing | |
| Simplified protocol for medical and nursing staff |
