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Albiglutide is used together with a lower-calorie diet and exercise to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It's injected under the skin once a week, and it can be used in addition to certain diabetes medications that are taken by mouth. The medication has been discontinued since August 2017.
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Albiglutide is used to help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It's injected under the skin once a week, and it doesn't cause weight gain like insulin. The medication works best if it's used together with a lower-calorie diet and exercise, and it can be used in addition to certain diabetes medications that you have to take by mouth.
Albiglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist. GLP-1 is a natural hormone in your body that boosts the release of insulin, a hormone that lowers blood sugar levels. GLP-1 also slows the digestion of food in your stomach, which makes you feel full for a longer period of time. By acting like GLP-1, albiglutide helps lower your blood sugar levels and how much food you eat.
No, albiglutide is no longer available. Ask your healthcare provider to see if there are other similar medications that you can take, such as Trulicity (dulaglutide) or Ozempic (semaglutide).
Albiglutide was discontinued in August 2017. There weren't any safety concerns with the medication, but it wasn't prescribed or used often enough for the manufacturer (GlaxoSmithKline) to continue making and selling.
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