Effects of semaglutide on kidney disease in type 2 diabetes: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Semaglutide's kidney protection in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease may work through reduced vascular resistance and prevention of fibrosis. In a 52-week randomized trial of 106 participants, semaglutide 1 mg weekly lowered renal artery resistive index and stabilized the apparent diffusion coefficient versus placebo, while MRI coprimary outcomes (R2* oxygenation, perfusion, T1 inflammation) were unchanged. Paired biopsies showed pronounced effects on glomerular endothelial cells with fewer nearby immune cells.