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To create a world without kidney diseases, the ASN Alliance for Kidney Health elevates care by educating and informing, driving breakthroughs and innovation, and advocating for policies that create transformative changes in kidney medicine throughout the world.

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Kidney Week

Basic/Clinical Science Session

Incretin-Based Therapies in Nephrology

November 08, 2025 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Location: Room 332A, Convention Center

Session Description

GLP-1 receptor agonists have evolved from being used strictly for glycemic lowering and weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes, to a class of drugs with significant kidney and cardiovascular benefits for patients with and without diabetes. This session provides an in-depth primer for nephrology professionals about the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in people with kidney diseases and other complications and focuses on strategies to mitigate adverse effects.

Learning Objective(s)

  • Describe the current incretin landscape across organ systems, from single to triple-G therapies
  • Summarize updates from the FLOW trial
  • Discuss incretin biology and nondiabetic kidney diseases
  • Explain where FLOW fits into nephrology practice

Learning Pathway(s)

  • Diabetic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Biology and Physiology

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