Last updated July 5, 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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Long-Term (1–5 y)
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High Risk
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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.
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.
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
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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This study contributes evidence to Dulaglutide, Dulaglutiden dose and Activities of daily living, BMI, HbA1c, and 1 more.
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Dulaglutide → Activities of daily living
Dulaglutide → Activities of daily living
Dulaglutiden dose → Activities of daily living
Dulaglutiden dose → Activities of daily living
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This study contributes to evidence on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and HbA1c, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Body Mass Index.
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Measures Body Weight as a key outcome.
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 77.9 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 32 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve Body Weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Weight change
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 33 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve Body Mass Index.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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BMI
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 73.7 | 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.
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve Activities of Daily Living.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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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.
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