This implies that liraglutide and semaglutide may be beneficial for patients with type 2 diabetes, irrespective of their baseline BP (Diabetes Obesity and Metbolism)
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Glucagon‐like peptide 1 receptor agonists and sodium glucose co‐transporter 2 inhibitors as combination therapy for type 2 diabetes. A systematic review and meta‐analysis
GLP‐1 RA/SGLT2i combination therapy seems to reduce HbA1c, body weight and systolic blood pressure without increasing the risk for severe hypoglycemia compared to either GLP‐1 RA or SGLT2i. No robust conclusions can be made regarding long‐term effectiveness or effect on cardiovascular outcomes (Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism)
Different effects of SGLT2 inhibitors according to the presence and types of heart failure in type 2 diabetic patients
Use of SGLT2i improved cardiac function in diabetic patients, regardless of the presence of HF. The improvements were more prominent in HF patients, especially in those with HFrEF. These improvements in cardiac function would contribute to the clinical benefit of SGLT2i (Cardiovascular Diabetology)
Antihyperglycemic properties of hydroxychloroquine in patients with diabetes: risks and benefits at the time of COVID ‐19 pandemic
The aim of this manuscript is to comprehensively summarize the current knowledge on the antihyperglycemic properties of HCQ and to critically evaluate the potential risks and benefits related to HCQ use in patients with diabetes, even in light of the current pandemic scenario (Journal of Diabetes)
Comparative effectiveness of dapagliflozin vs DPP ‐4 inhibitors on a composite endpoint of HbA1c , body weight, and blood pressure reduction in the real world
T2D patients initiating the SGLT2i dapagliflozin had a greater probability of attaining a composite endpoint of clinically relevant reductions in HbA1c, body weight and SBP, compared to similar patients initiating a DPP‐4i in the same period and healthcare setting (Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews)
Real-World Glycemic Lowering Effectiveness of Linagliptin Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes by Age, Renal Function, and Race
These results support the HbA1c-lowering effectiveness of linagliptin across age, race, and renal function categories among a large real-world population of adults with T2DM (Diabetes Therapy)
Using Insulin to Treat Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes in 2020
Initiating insulin therapy, is recommended at or near the end of each treatment algorithm (JAMA)
Oral antidiabetes agents for the management of inpatient hyperglycaemia: so far, yet so close
The administration of dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitors to specific groups of inpatients might be a safe and effective alternative to insulin (Diabetic Medicine)
Independent effects of 15 commonly prescribed drugs on all-cause mortality among US elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Among older patients with diabetes, mortality risk decreased importantly with three new diabetes drugs, 3 blood pressure drugs and statins. It increased moderately with sulfonylurea and insulin. Studies of aggressive use of new T2DM drugs instead of sulfonylureas and insulin are needed (BMJ Open, Diabetes Research & Care)
Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System Blockers and the Risk of Covid-19
In this large, population-based study, the use of ACE inhibitors and ARBs was more frequent among patients with Covid-19 than among controls because of their higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease. However, there was no evidence that ACE inhibitors or ARBs affected the risk of COVID-19 (NEJM)
Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System Inhibitors and Risk of Covid-19
We found no substantial increase in the likelihood of a positive test for Covid-19 or in the risk of severe Covid-19 among patients who tested positive in association with five common classes of antihypertensive medications (NEJM)
The extracellular volume status predicts body fluid response to SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin in diabetic kidney disease
The pretreatment extracellular volume status predicts the body fluid response to the SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin in DKD patients. The diminished extracellular fluid reduction effect of dapagliflozin in patients without severe extracellular fluid retention may contribute to maintaining a suitable body fluid status (Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome)
Early Combination Therapy with Linagliptin and Metformin in People with Type 2 Diabetes Improves Glycemic Control to HbA1c ≤ 6.5% without Increasing Hypoglycemia
Early combination treatment with linagliptin and metformin can improve the chances of achieving tight glycemic control (HbA1c ≤ 6.5%) without increasing the risk of hypoglycemia or other adverse events (Diabetes Therapy)
Evolving evidence of diabetic ketoacidosis in patients taking sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors
SGLT2i are an excellent class of drug in the physician’s toolkit for managing type 2 diabetes. However, both clinicians and patients must be aware of the potential for DKA and the need for increased monitoring, both clinically and biochemically, when potential precipitating factors are present. In acutely unwell patients, these medications should be withheld to reduce the risk of DKA (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism)
Effects of liraglutide and empagliflozin added to insulin therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled study ELLENA‐IT study
Liraglutide addition to ongoing insulin therapy effectively reduced glycated hemoglobin and glycated albumin levels than empagliflozin in patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes (Journal of Diabetes Investigation)
Efficacy and safety of meal-time administration of short-acting exenatide for glycaemic control in type 1 diabetes (MAG1C)
Short-acting exenatide does not seem to have a future as a standard add-on treatment to insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes (The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology)
Fixed-Ratio Combination of Insulin and GLP-1 RA in Patients with Longstanding Type 2 Diabetes: A Subanalysis of LixiLan-L
iGlarLixi lowered glycated haemoglobin more versus iGlar regardless of T2D duration, with benefit retained even among patients with the longest T2D duration (Diabetes Therapy)
A Systematic Review of Cost-Effectiveness of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes
The literature demonstrated that SGLT2i may be cost-effective compared to many antidiabetic therapies including DPP-4i, SU, TZD, AGI, insulin, and standard care (Economics and Policy in Diabetes)
New ABCD Resource: SGLT-2 inhibitors in people with type 2 diabetes
We hope that this document will help pragmatically support those involved in the day to day care of people with type 2 diabetes in the “here and now”, with the aim of maximizing the benefits and minimizing harm
Efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors in older adults with diabetes: systematic review with meta-analysis of cardiovascular outcome trials
The results are reassuring, as they confirm that the efficacy profile of gliflozins is unchanged by age, and may further enhance the CV protection offered by statin (Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice)
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