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Higher dulaglutide doses improve weight loss in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 5 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Weight decreased by 3.1 kg (p = 0.001)

The AWARD-11 trial compared the effects of Dulaglutide 3.0 mg and 4.5 mg to 1.5 mg on body weight in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant weight reductions.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

High Risk

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Study focus

The AWARD-11 trial compared the effects of Dulaglutide 3.0 mg and 4.5 mg to 1.5 mg on body weight in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant weight reductions.

Clinical relevance

Weight management is crucial for patients with type 2 diabetes as it can improve glycemic control and reduce the risk of complications. The findings from this trial suggest that higher doses of Dulaglutide may offer a more effective option for weight loss, potentially leading to better overall health outcomes for patients.

Keep in mind

The study's population may not be representative of all patients with type 2 diabetes. Long-term effects and safety of higher doses were not assessed. The trial did not include a placebo group for comparison.

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Enzo B, Juan PF, Francisco JT, et al. Dulaglutide 3.0 and 4.5 mg versus 1.5 mg on body weight in patients with type 2 diabetes: AWARD-11 trial. Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2021;23(10):2242-2250. doi:10.1111/dom.14465

Efectos Principales

Dulaglutide 3.0 mg showed a weight decrease of 4.0 kg (p < 0.001).

Dulaglutide 4.5 mg resulted in a weight decrease of 4.7 kg (p < 0.001).

A higher proportion of patients achieved weight loss ≥5% with higher doses.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Dulaglutide, Dulaglutiden dose and Activities of daily living, BMI, HbA1c, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Dulaglutide

Primary outcomes

  • Activities of daily living
  • BMI
  • HbA1c

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3
Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

8

Evidence pairs

546

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and HbA1c

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Body Weight

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Relación de evidencia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Body Mass Index

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Activities of daily living

Dulaglutide → Activities of daily living

Dulaglutide → Activities of daily living

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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BMI

Dulaglutide → BMI

Dulaglutide → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
75
Strong
ImpactScore™
65
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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HbA1c

Dulaglutide → HbA1c

Dulaglutide → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
67
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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Weight change

Dulaglutide → Weight change

Dulaglutide → Weight change

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Activities of daily living

Dulaglutiden dose → Activities of daily living

Dulaglutiden dose → Activities of daily living

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

BMI

Dulaglutiden dose → BMI

Dulaglutiden dose → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Dulaglutiden dose → HbA1c

Dulaglutiden dose → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Weight change

Dulaglutiden dose → Weight change

Dulaglutiden dose → Weight change

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Weight decreased by 3.1 kg with Dulaglutide 1.5 mg (p = 0.001).
  • Significant BMI reductions were observed across all doses.
  • HbA1c levels decreased significantly with higher doses.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients seeking weight management solutions.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to all demographics or age groups.
  • The study focused on short-term outcomes; long-term effects remain unknown.
  • Individual responses to treatment may vary.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's population may not be representative of all patients with type 2 diabetes.
  • Long-term effects and safety of higher doses were not assessed.
  • The trial did not include a placebo group for comparison.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and HbA1c, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Body Mass Index.

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Does GLP-1 Receptor Agonists improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 29 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
29 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does GLP-1 Receptor Agonists affect body weight?

Strong Evidence

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists appears to improve Body Weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Weight change

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 30 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
30 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does GLP-1 Receptor Agonists affect body mass index?

Strong Evidence

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve Body Mass Index.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 75.4 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 15 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
15 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does GLP-1 Receptor Agonists improve activities of daily living?

Moderate Evidence

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve Activities of Daily Living.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Activities of daily living

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026
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