Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder associated with kidney complications. This study aims to investigate the effects of weekly subcutaneous semaglutide, a GLP-1 agonist, on kidney outcomes. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in nephrology and endocrinology clinics at KFAFH from March 2022 to February 2023. The sample size was determined based on hospital records, and randomly selected patients who met the inclusion criteria were included. The inclusion criteria included adults with T2DM who were on weekly subcutaneous semaglutide for 6 months or longer. Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, pregnant or gestational diabetes patients, individuals who added other antidiabetic medications during the study period, and participants who refused to be involved were excluded from the study. Results: The study included participants aged between 42 and 85 years, with a mean age of 65.38 years, and the majority (58.7%) were males. There was a significant weight and BMI reduction observed in all patients, with P values
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