Conclusion: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist and sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitor combination therapy showed superior effects on reducing HbA1c, body weight, FPG, 2 h PG, SBP, BMI and LDL-C, without major safety issues, when compared with monotherapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The gene discussed is GLP1R; the disease is diabetes mellitus.