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A comparison of the effects of tirzepatide and dulaglutide on major kidney events in people with type 2 diabetes: pre-specified exploratory analyses of the SURPASS-CVOT trial.

The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology·May 11, 2026·PMID 42114520

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This head-to-head analysis provides direct evidence that tirzepatide offers greater kidney protection than dulaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist already shown to reduce kidney events. It helps clinicians weigh the renal benefits of dual incretin agonism in a high-risk population.

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