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Natale P, Ju A, Strippoli GF, Craig JC, Saglimbene VM, Unruh ML, Stallone G, Jaure A. Interventions for fatigue in people with kidney failure requiring dialysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 8:CD013074. [PMID: 37651553 PMCID: PMC10468823 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013074.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is a common and debilitating symptom in people receiving dialysis that is associated with an increased risk of death, cardiovascular disease and depression. Fatigue can also impair quality of life (QoL) and the ability to participate in daily activities. Fatigue has been established by patients, caregivers and health professionals as a core outcome for haemodialysis (HD). OBJECTIVES We aimed to evaluate the effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions on fatigue in people with kidney failure receiving dialysis, including HD and peritoneal dialysis (PD), including any setting and frequency of the dialysis treatment. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant Register of Studies up to 18 October 2022 through contact with the Information Specialist using search terms relevant to this review. Studies in the Register are identified through searches of CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and EMBASE, conference proceedings, the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) Search Portal and ClinicalTrials.gov. SELECTION CRITERIA Studies evaluating pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions affecting levels of fatigue or fatigue-related outcomes in people receiving dialysis were included. Studies were eligible if fatigue or fatigue-related outcomes were reported as a primary or secondary outcome. Any mode, frequency, prescription, and duration of therapy were considered. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Three authors independently extracted data and assessed the risk of bias. Treatment estimates were summarised using random effects meta-analysis and expressed as a risk ratio (RR) or mean difference (MD), with a corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) or standardised MD (SMD) if different scales were used. Confidence in the evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. MAIN RESULTS Ninety-four studies involving 8191 randomised participants were eligible. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions were compared either to placebo or control, or to another pharmacological or non-pharmacological intervention. In the majority of domains, risks of bias in the included studies were unclear or high. In low certainty evidence, when compared to control, exercise may improve fatigue (4 studies, 217 participants (Iowa Fatigue Scale, Modified Fatigue Impact Scale, Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS), or Haemodialysis-Related Fatigue scale score): SMD -1.18, 95% CI -2.04 to -0.31; I2 = 87%) in HD. In low certainty evidence, when compared to placebo or standard care, aromatherapy may improve fatigue (7 studies, 542 participants (Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Rhoten Fatigue Scale (RFS), PFS or Brief Fatigue Inventory score): SMD -1.23, 95% CI -1.96 to -0.50; I2 = 93%) in HD. In low certainty evidence, when compared to no intervention, massage may improve fatigue (7 studies, 657 participants (FSS, RFS, PFS or Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score): SMD -1.06, 95% CI -1.47, -0.65; I2 = 81%) and increase energy (2 studies, 152 participants (VAS score): MD 4.87, 95% CI 1.69 to 8.06, I2 = 59%) in HD. In low certainty evidence, when compared to placebo or control, acupressure may reduce fatigue (6 studies, 459 participants (PFS score, revised PFS, or Fatigue Index): SMD -0.64, 95% CI -1.03 to -0.25; I2 = 75%) in HD. A wide range of heterogenous interventions and fatigue-related outcomes were reported for exercise, aromatherapy, massage and acupressure, preventing our capability to pool and analyse the data. Due to the paucity of studies, the effects of pharmacological and other non-pharmacological interventions on fatigue or fatigue-related outcomes, including non-physiological neutral amino acid, relaxation with or without music therapy, meditation, exercise with nandrolone, nutritional supplementation, cognitive-behavioural therapy, ESAs, frequent HD sections, home blood pressure monitoring, blood flow rate reduction, serotonin reuptake inhibitor, beta-blockers, anabolic steroids, glucose-enriched dialysate, or light therapy, were very uncertain. The effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments on death, cardiovascular diseases, vascular access, QoL, depression, anxiety, hypertension or diabetes were sparse. No studies assessed tiredness, exhaustion or asthenia. Adverse events were rarely and inconsistently reported. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Exercise, aromatherapy, massage and acupressure may improve fatigue compared to placebo, standard care or no intervention. Pharmacological and other non-pharmacological interventions had uncertain effects on fatigue or fatigue-related outcomes in people receiving dialysis. Future adequately powered, high-quality studies are likely to change the estimated effects of interventions for fatigue and fatigue-related outcomes in people receiving dialysis.
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- Patrizia Natale
- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePre-J) Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePre-J) Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Cochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
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- Cochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- University of New Mexico, Department of Internal Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
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Chung EY, Palmer SC, Saglimbene VM, Craig JC, Tonelli M, Strippoli GF. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for anaemia in adults with chronic kidney disease: a network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 2:CD010590. [PMID: 36791280 PMCID: PMC9924302 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010590.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are commonly used to treat anaemia in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, their use has been associated with cardiovascular events. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2014. OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy and safety of ESAs (epoetin alfa, epoetin beta, darbepoetin alfa, methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta, and biosimilar ESAs against each other, placebo, or no treatment) to treat anaemia in adults with CKD. SEARCH METHODS In this update, we searched the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant Register of Studies up to 29 April 2022 through contact with the Information Specialist using search terms relevant to this review. Studies in the Register are identified through searches of CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and EMBASE, conference proceedings, the International Clinical Trials Register (ICTRP) Search Portal and ClinicalTrials.gov. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that included a comparison of an ESA (epoetin alfa, epoetin beta, darbepoetin alfa, methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta, a biosimilar epoetin or a biosimilar darbepoetin alfa) with another ESA, placebo or no treatment in adults with CKD were considered for inclusion. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two independent authors screened the search results and extracted data. Data synthesis was performed using random-effects pairwise meta-analysis (expressed as odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence intervals (CI)) and network meta-analysis. We assessed for heterogeneity and inconsistency within meta-analyses using standard techniques and planned subgroup and meta-regression to explore sources of heterogeneity or inconsistency. We assessed certainty in treatment estimates for the primary outcomes (preventing blood transfusions and death (any cause)) using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. MAIN RESULTS Sixty-two new studies (9237 participants) were included in this update, so the review now includes 117 studies with 25,237 participants. Most studies were at high or unclear risk of bias in most methodological domains. Overall, results remain similar in this update compared to our previous review in 2014. For preventing blood transfusion, epoetin alfa (OR 0.28, 95% CI 0.13 to 0.61; low certainty evidence) and epoetin beta (OR 0.19, 95% CI 0.08 to 0.47; low certainty evidence) may be superior to placebo, and darbepoetin alfa was probably superior to placebo (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.67; moderate certainty evidence). Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (OR 0.33, 95% CI 0.11 to 1.02; very low certainty evidence), a biosimilar epoetin (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.11 to 1.03; very low certainty evidence) and a biosimilar darbepoetin alfa (OR 0.37, 95% CI 0.07 to 1.91; very low certainty evidence) had uncertain effects on preventing blood transfusion compared to placebo. The comparative effects of ESAs compared with another ESA on preventing blood transfusions were uncertain, in low to very low certainty evidence. Effects on death (any cause) were uncertain for epoetin alfa (OR 0.79, 95% CI 0.51 to 1.22; low certainty evidence), epoetin beta (OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.40 to 1.20; low certainty evidence), methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (OR 1.07, 95% CI 0.67 to 1.71; very low certainty evidence), a biosimilar epoetin (OR 0.80, 95% CI 0.47 to 1.36; low certainty evidence) and a biosimilar darbepoetin alfa (OR 1.63, 95% CI 0.51 to 5.23; very low certainty evidence) compared to placebo. There was probably no difference between darbepoetin alfa and placebo on the odds of death (any cause) (OR 0.99, 95% CI 0.81 to 1.21; moderate certainty evidence). The comparative effects of ESAs compared with another ESA on death (any cause) were uncertain in low to very low certainty evidence. Epoetin beta probably increased the odds of hypertension when compared to placebo (OR 2.17, 95% CI 1.17 to 4.00; moderate certainty evidence). Compared to placebo, epoetin alfa (OR 2.10, 95% CI 1.22 to 3.59; very low certainty evidence), darbepoetin alfa (OR 1.88, 95% CI 1.12 to 3.14; low certainty evidence) and methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (OR 1.98, 95% CI 1.05 to 3.74; low certainty evidence) may increase the odds of hypertension, but a biosimilar epoetin (OR 1.88, 95% CI 0.96 to 3.67; low certainty evidence) and biosimilar darbepoetin alfa (OR 1.98, 95% CI 0.84 to 4.66; low certainty evidence) had uncertain effects on hypertension. The comparative effects of all ESAs compared with another ESA, placebo or no treatment on cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular access thrombosis, kidney failure, and breathlessness were uncertain. Network analysis for fatigue was not possible due to sparse data. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: The comparative effects of different ESAs on blood transfusions, death (any cause and cardiovascular), major cardiovascular events, myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular access thrombosis, kidney failure, fatigue and breathlessness were uncertain.
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- Edmund Ym Chung
- Cochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Cochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
- Cochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
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Weinrauch LA, Liu J, Segal AR, Woodward J, D'Elia JA. SGLT-2 inhibitors may be targeting higher risk patients with diabetes possibly justifying higher cost: Single center repeated cross-sectional analysis. J Diabetes Complications 2021; 35:107761. [PMID: 33234402 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2020.107761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We studied the use of all hypoglycemic agents in periods before and after introduction of SGLT-2 inhibitors in the USA by repeated cross sectional analysis to initially assess improvement in HbA1c control among patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. We sought to identify changes in glucose management related to the availability of the SGLT-2 inhibiting agents. We hypothesized that patients transitioned to SGLT-2 inhibitor-based therapy represented a higher risk group that derived benefits in terms of Hba1c control. METHODS Deidentified records of patients seen at least twice during the relevant time periods at Joslin Clinic between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2012 and/or between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2016 were examined. Records required all of the following: demographic information of gender, age, height, weight, BMI, HbA1c, eGFR, blood pressure, smoking status and completed medication lists. RESULTS 10,191 patients met criteria for analysis, 7769 seen in period 1 and 6576 in period 2. 4625 patients were seen in both periods. The group of patients defined by SGLT-2 use had significantly higher BMI and HbA1c. Notable shifts in medication use were observed as SGLT-2 use increased from none to 14%. Increased use (all p < 0.001) of GLP-1 agents (16.0 to 23.8%), insulin (56.1 to 60.5%) and statins (78.4 to 81.5%) and statistically significant decreases (all p < 0.001) in use of biguanides (69.5 to 66.3%) and sulfonylurea compounds (44.7 to 39.4%), thiazolidinediones (13.6 to 3.4%) and diuretics (32.4 to 28.9%) were observed. Statistically significant decreases (all p < 0.001) of HbA1c (7.9 to 7.8%), BMI (32.5 to 32.1), eGFR (80.6 to 77.5 ml/min) and increased systolic blood pressure (130 to 132 mm Hg) were documented. CONCLUSIONS In the absence of glycemia treatment resistance or clinical heart failure SGLT-2 inhibitor use may not be cost effective. Enthusiasm for use of SGLT-2 inhibition should be based upon long-term cardiorenal protection rather than short-term glycemia control given limited impact upon HbA1c levels in our tertiary care type 2 diabetes population.
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- Larry A Weinrauch
- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, E. P Joslin Research Laboratory, USA; Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, USA; Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA.
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- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, E. P Joslin Research Laboratory, USA; Department of Pharmacy Practice, MCPHS University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, E. P Joslin Research Laboratory, USA
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, E. P Joslin Research Laboratory, USA; Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, USA
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Weinrauch LA, D'Elia JA. Comparison of Outcomes With Metformin and Sulfonylureas in Chronic Kidney Disease. Mayo Clin Proc 2020; 95:1551-1552. [PMID: 32622455 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Larry A Weinrauch
- Harvard Medical School, Watertown, MA; Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA
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Tuttle KR, McGill JB. Evidence-based treatment of hyperglycaemia with incretin therapies in patients with type 2 diabetes and advanced chronic kidney disease. Diabetes Obes Metab 2020; 22:1014-1023. [PMID: 32009296 PMCID: PMC7317405 DOI: 10.1111/dom.13986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Type 2 diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The prevalence of CKD is growing in parallel with the rising number of patients with type 2 diabetes globally. At present, the optimal approach to glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes and advanced CKD (categories 4 and 5) remains uncertain, as these patients were largely excluded from clinical trials of glucose-lowering therapies. Nonetheless, clinical trial data are available for the use of incretin therapies, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, for patients with type 2 diabetes and advanced CKD. This review discusses the role of incretin therapies in the management of these patients. Because the presence of advanced CKD in patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with a markedly elevated risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), treatment strategies must include the reduction of both CKD and CVD risks because death, particularly from cardiovascular causes, is more probable than progression to end-stage kidney disease. The management of hyperglycaemia is essential for good diabetes care even in advanced CKD. Current evidence supports an individualized approach to glycaemic management in patients with type 2 diabetes and advanced CKD, taking account of the needs of each patient, including the presence of co-morbidities and concomitant therapies. Although additional studies are needed to establish optimal strategies for glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes and advanced CKD, treatment regimens with currently available pharmacotherapy can be individually tailored to meet the needs of this growing patient population.
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- Katherine R. Tuttle
- Providence Medical Research CenterProvidence Health CareSpokaneWashington
- Division of Nephrology, Kidney Research Institute, and Institute of Translational Health SciencesUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWashington
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid ResearchWashington University School of MedicineSt. LouisMissouriUnited States
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Weinrauch LA, D'Elia JA, Weir MR, Bunnapradist S, Finn PV, Liu J, Claggett B, Monaco AP. The Reply. Am J Med 2018; 131:e349-e351. [PMID: 29934217 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2018.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Larry A Weinrauch
- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass; Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Mass; Departments of Medicine andSurgery,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Mass; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Mass; Departments of Medicine andSurgery,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Mass; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Nephrology, Departmentof Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
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- Division of Nephrology, Departmentof Medicine, University of Californiaat Los Angeles, Los Angeles
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- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Departments of Medicine andSurgery,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Mass; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass; Division of Nephrology, New EnglandMedical Center, Tufts UniversitySchool of Medicine, Boston,Mass
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Balkau B, Metzger M, Andreelli F, Frimat L, Speyer E, Combe C, Laville M, Jacquelinet C, Briançon S, Ayav C, Massy Z, Pisoni RL, Stengel B, Fouque D. Impact of sex and glucose-lowering treatments on hypoglycaemic symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The French Chronic Kidney Disease - Renal Epidemiology and Information Network (CKD-REIN) Study. DIABETES & METABOLISM 2018; 45:175-183. [PMID: 29706470 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabet.2018.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2017] [Revised: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM To describe current practices of glucose-lowering treatments in people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), the associated glucose control and hypoglycaemic symptoms, with an emphasis on sex differences. METHODS Among the 3033 patients with CKD stages 3-5 recruited into the French CKD-REIN study, 645 men and 288 women had type 2 diabetes and were treated by glucose-lowering drugs. RESULTS Overall, 31% were treated only with insulin, 28% with combinations of insulin and another drug, 42% with non-insulin glucose-lowering drugs. In CKD stage 3, 40% of patients used metformin, 12% at stages 4&5, similar for men and women; in CKD stage 3, 53% used insulin, similar for men and women, but at stages 4&5, 59% of men and 77% of women used insulin. Patients were reasonably well controlled, with a median HbA1c of 7.1% (54mmol/mol) in men, 7.4% (57mmol/mol) in women (P=0.0003). Hypoglycaemic symptoms were reported by 40% of men and 59% of women; they were not associated with the estimated glomerular filtration rate, nor with albuminuria or with HbA1c in multivariable analyses, but they were more frequent in people treated with insulin, particularly with fast-acting and pre-mixed insulins. CONCLUSION Glucose-lowering treatment, HbA1c and hypoglycaemic symptoms were sex dependent. Metformin use was similar in men and women, but unexpectedly low in CKD stage 3; its use could be encouraged rather than resorting to insulin. Hypoglycaemic symptoms were frequent and need to be more closely monitored, with appropriate patient-education, especially in women.
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- B Balkau
- CESP Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, Univ Paris-Saclay, Univ Paris Sud, UVSQ, UMRS 1018, Villejuif, France
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- CESP Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, Univ Paris-Saclay, Univ Paris Sud, UVSQ, UMRS 1018, Villejuif, France
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- Diabetology, CHU Pitié-Salpétrière, APHP, Paris, France
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- Lorraine Univ, Paris-Descartes Univ, Apemac, EA 4360, Nancy, France; Nephrology Department, CHU de Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- CESP Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, Univ Paris-Saclay, Univ Paris Sud, UVSQ, UMRS 1018, Villejuif, France
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- Service de Néphrologie Transplantation Dialyse Aphérèse, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France; Inserm, U1026, Univ Bordeaux Segalen, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Nephrology, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Univ Lyon, UCBL, Carmen, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- CESP Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, Univ Paris-Saclay, Univ Paris Sud, UVSQ, UMRS 1018, Villejuif, France; Agence de la Biomédecine, Saint-Denis, France
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- Inserm CIC-1433, CHRU Nancy, Clinical Epidemiology, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Inserm CIC-1433, CHRU Nancy, Clinical Epidemiology, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- CESP Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, Univ Paris-Saclay, Univ Paris Sud, UVSQ, UMRS 1018, Villejuif, France; Nephrology Department, CHU Ambroise Paré, Boulogne, France
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- Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- CESP Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, Univ Paris-Saclay, Univ Paris Sud, UVSQ, UMRS 1018, Villejuif, France.
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- Department of Nephrology, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Univ Lyon, UCBL, Carmen, Pierre-Bénite, France
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Weinrauch LA, D'Elia JA, Weir MR, Bunnapradist S, Finn P, Liu J, Claggett B, Monaco AP. Does diabetes impact therapeutic immunomodulation therapy decisions for kidney transplant recipients? Data from the Folic Acid for Vascular Outcome Reduction in Transplant (FAVORIT) trial. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis 2017; 10:233-242. [PMID: 28860838 PMCID: PMC5571849 DOI: 10.2147/ijnrd.s139901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Although survival has improved for kidney transplant recipients over the past several decades, long-term survival in diabetic cohorts still is significantly less than that of non-diabetic cohorts. We hypothesized that among stable kidney transplant recipients, there might be differences between subgroups with and without diabetes with respect to prevalence of prior cardiovascular events and post-transplant antihypertensive and immunosuppressive therapy. We performed a post hoc analysis of participants in the Folic Acid for Vascular Outcome Reduction in Transplant (FAVORIT) trial, a multicenter international trial of 4110 prevalent kidney transplant recipients enrolled from 2002 to 2007 evaluating the effect of homocysteine-lowering vitamin therapy on cardiovascular outcomes. There were 2447 participants without diabetes, 166 with type 1 diabetes, and 1447 with type 2 diabetes at study entry, which occurred on average 4 years post-transplant. Recipients with diabetes had a greater prevalence of prior cardiovascular events, were more likely to have required multiple medications to control hypertension, and were more likely to have received tacrolimus as opposed to cyclosporine than the non-diabetic transplant recipients (all p<0.001). The effect of differences in treatment of non-diabetic vs diabetic cohorts after stable renal transplantation upon outcomes has not yet been studied and could provide additional information that might lead to improved care.
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- Larry A Weinrauch
- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.,Kidney and Hypertension Section,Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA.,Medicine and Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston MA
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section,Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA.,Medicine and Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston MA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Medicine and Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston MA
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Weinrauch LA, Segal AR, Bayliss GP, Liu J, Wisniewski E, D'Elia JA. Changes in treatment of hyperglycemia in a hypertensive type 2 diabetes population as renal function declines. Clin Kidney J 2017; 10:661-665. [PMID: 28979777 PMCID: PMC5622897 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfx020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Cardiovascular complications associated with expensive noninsulin agents for type 2 diabetes are the focus of concern in light of the risk of kidney dysfunction with aging. Head-to-head comparisons are unavailable to guide the choice of new drugs for hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes, decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and increased cardiovascular risk. A first approach would be to document current medication choices. Methods All prescriptions for 10 151 patients (5623 males/4528 females) with both type 2 diabetes and hypertension seen two or more times during a 5-year period (2007–12) at Joslin Diabetes Center were evaluated. {mean age 64 years [interquartile range (IQR) 64–65)], body mass index 31 kg/m2 (IQR 30–32) and mean eGFR 78 mL/min/1.73 m2 (IQR 78, 78)}. Results Insulin was used in >60% of patients, metformin in 50% and sulfonylurea derivatives in 25%. Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) and acarbose class drugs were prescribed in 10% of patients, GLP-1 in 8% and other classes [including thiazolidinediones (TZD)] in <5%. Patients were grouped into four drug Categories none, 447 (4%); insulin only, 3836 (38%); other than insulin, 2910 (29%) and insulin combinations, 2955 (29%). Common combinations included insulin/metformin [n = 2493 (25%)], insulin/sulfonylureas [706 (7%)], metformin/sulfonylureas [2017 (20%)], metformin/GLP1 [949 ( 9%)], metformin/DPP4 [895 (9%)] and metformin/TZD [500 (5%)]. Insulin use increased to 70% from 35% as eGFR dropped to <30 mL/min/1.73 m2; use of insulin combined with other drugs dropped to 12% from 31% and the use of other drugs alone without insulin dropped similarly to 12% from 30%. Conclusions Reduced renal function was associated with increased use of insulin and decreased use of other anti-diabetic agents in a statistically significant progression. BMI and gender did not influence medication choice.
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- Larry A Weinrauch
- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA, USA.,Clinical End Points Section, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Clinical End Points Section, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA, USA
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D'Elia JA, Segal AR, Weinrauch LA. Metformin-SGLT2, Dehydration, and Acidosis Potential. J Am Geriatr Soc 2017; 65:e101-e102. [PMID: 28152176 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.14724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Clinicians are aware of the risks and benefits of metformin in type 2 diabetes. In geriatric populations lactic acidosis due to diminishing kidney function is an issue. The recent addition of a group of agents to control diabetes through increased glycosuria may increase the risk of dehydration and acidosis. This may happen due to gastrointestinal loss from metformin diarrhea or urine loss from diuretics. A typical example is presented.
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- John A D'Elia
- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Pharmacy Practice, MCPHS University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Weinrauch LA, Bayliss G, Segal AR, Liu J, Wisniewski E, D'Elia JA. Renal Function Alters Antihypertensive Regimens in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2016; 18:878-83. [PMID: 26932730 PMCID: PMC8032193 DOI: 10.1111/jch.12776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2015] [Revised: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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To determine the prevalence of multidrug antihypertensive therapy (MDAT), records were evaluated for patients with both type 2 diabetes and hypertension during a 5-year period at Joslin Diabetes Center. Hypertension control was defined as requiring multiple drugs if three or more antihypertensive drugs were used, one of which must be a diuretic (unless patient is receiving dialysis), or use of four or more antihypertensive drugs, one of which a diuretic (unless patient is receiving dialysis) was established. The objective was to determine the prevalence of multidrug requirement for hypertensive therapy in relationship to four levels of renal function estimated by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formula for glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Among 10,151 patients, mean estimated GFR was 80 mL/min. Using standard (ASN) classification for renal function, we noted the following breakdown of MDAT use: Estimated GFR Drugs, Mean No. ≥3 Drugs, No. (%) ≥4 Drugs, No. (%) <30 3.1 379 (67) 214 (38) 30-60 2.7 1233 (55) 538 (24) 60-90 2.0 1279 (33) 458 (12) >90 1.5 600 (17) 185 (5) Prevalence of multidrug antihypertensive therapy is markedly increased in the presence of reduced renal function.
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- Larry A Weinrauch
- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA.
- Clinical End Points Section, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.
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- Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA
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- Clinical End Points Section, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA
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Weinrauch LA, Segal AR, D'Elia JA. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and the Community Pharmacist. J Am Coll Cardiol 2016; 67:2855-7. [PMID: 27311524 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Larry A Weinrauch
- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Pharmacy Practice, MCPHS University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Weinrauch LA, Bayliss G, Segal AR, Liu J, Wisniewski E, D'Elia JA. Treating Hypertension in Diabetic Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease: What Should We Have in Mind? J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2016; 18:1077-1078. [PMID: 27170522 DOI: 10.1111/jch.12839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Larry A Weinrauch
- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA.,Clinical End Points Section, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA.,Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA.,MCPHS University, Boston, MA
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- Clinical End Points Section, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA.,Clinical End Points Section, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.,Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Kidney and Hypertension Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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