In this paper we discuss pathogenetic mechanisms of cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. Results of experimental studies and randomized clinical studies are presented, and perspectives for using GLP-1 agonists in patients with diabetic cardiovascular complications are described.
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