Research guide

Dulaglutide

Trulicity

A medicine used to manage type 2 diabetes, with additional product-specific cardiovascular indications.

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Development snapshotApproved

How it works, simply

It activates GLP-1 receptors to support the body's response to rising blood sugar.

What the evidence tells us

Diabetes evidence should not be presented as approval for general weight-loss use.

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Risks and open questions

  • Gastrointestinal effects and hypoglycemia with certain diabetes medicines are relevant risks.
  • The label has a thyroid C-cell tumor boxed warning and specific contraindications; the human tumor risk is uncertain.

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Technical details and study context

Mechanism: Activates GLP-1 receptors to improve glucose-dependent insulin secretion.

Sponsor or developer: Eli Lilly and Company

Studied or labeled topics: Type 2 diabetes, Cardiovascular risk reduction

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Sources and review dates

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Readability updated October 10, 2026. Evidence review: October 10, 2026 (linked label: purpose and selected risks). A wording update is not a new clinical review.