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Meier M, Ansong B, Awobusuyi D, Lee-Oyagha R, Lopez S. Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor-Related Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Case Series. J Pharm Pract 2024:8971900241273169. [PMID: 39123293 DOI: 10.1177/08971900241273169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Objectives: Sodium-glucose transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are commonly used for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, offering additional benefits in non-diabetic patients with conditions such as chronic kidney disease and heart failure. However, SGLT2i have been associated with an increased risk of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This case series describes three cases of patients who developed euglycemic DKA while taking SGLT2i. Key Findings: Each of the three patients with euglycemic DKA were taking SGLT2i for the treatment of diabetes and all had additional risk factors for the development of DKA. These factors included reduced oral intake, major acute illness, chronic pancreatitis, and a history of previous DKA episodes. Unfortunately, the absence of hallmark symptoms like hyperglycemia, polyuria, and polydipsia led to delayed diagnosis of euglycemic DKA in two of the three patients. Conclusion: Early recognition of risk factors and a high level of suspicion are critical in identifying euglycemic DKA in patients taking SGLT2i. Healthcare providers should conduct thorough medication reconciliation upon admission and closely monitor patients for concurrent issues, especially in cases of minimal oral intake, acute illnesses, and chronic pancreatitis. Prompt diagnosis and management of euglycemic DKA can significantly improve patient outcomes.
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- Mackenzi Meier
- Department of Pharmacy, St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Savannah, GA, USA
- School of Pharmacy, South University, Savannah, GA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Savannah, GA, USA
- School of Pharmacy, South University, Savannah, GA, USA
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Narasaki Y, Kovesdy CP, You AS, Sumida K, Mallisetty Y, Surbhi S, Thomas F, Amin AN, Streja E, Kalantar-Zadeh K, Rhee CM. Safety of SGLT2 inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors, and GLP-1 receptor agonists in US veterans with and without chronic kidney disease: a population-based study. LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. AMERICAS 2024; 36:100814. [PMID: 38993538 PMCID: PMC11237921 DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2024.100814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Background We examined the real-world comparative safety of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) vs. other newer anti-glycemic medications (dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors [DPP4i], glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists [GLP1a]) in patients with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods Among US Veterans with diabetes receiving care from the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system over 2004-19, we identified incident users of SGLT2i vs. DPP4i vs. GLP1a monotherapy. In analyses stratified by CKD status, defined by estimated glomerular filtration rate and albuminuria, we examined associations of SGLT2i vs. DPP4i vs. GLP1a use with risk of infection-related (primary outcome) and genitourinary infection hospitalizations (secondary outcome) using multivariable Cox models. Findings Among 92,269 patients who met eligibility criteria, 52% did not have CKD, whereas 48% had CKD. In the overall and non-CKD cohorts, compared to DPP4i use, SGLT2i use was associated with lower infection-related hospitalization risk (HRs [95% CIs] 0.74 [0.67-0.81] and 0.77 [0.67, 0.88], respectively), whereas GLP1a use demonstrated comparable risk. However, in the CKD cohort SGLT2i and GLP1a use were each associated with lower risk (HRs [95% CIs] 0.70 [0.61, 0.81] and 0.91 [0.84, 0.99], respectively). Propensity score-matched analyses showed similar findings in the non-CKD and CKD cohorts. In the overall, non-CKD, and CKD cohorts, SGLT2i use was associated with lower genitourinary infection hospitalization risk whereas GLP1a use showed comparable risk vs. DPP4i use. Interpretation In a national cohort of Veterans with diabetes, compared with DPP4i use, SGLT2i use was associated with lower infection-related and genitourinary infection hospitalization risk. Funding VA Health Services Research and Development, USA.
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- Yoko Narasaki
- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Nephrology Section, Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
- Nephrology Section, Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Nephrology Section, Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Nephrology Section, Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach, CA, USA
- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplantation, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Nephrology Section, Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach, CA, USA
- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplantation, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
- The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplantation, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
- Nephrology Section, Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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He L, Li Q, Yang Y, Li J, Luo W, Huang Y, Zhong X. Pharmacovigilance study of GLP-1 receptor agonists for metabolic and nutritional adverse events. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1416985. [PMID: 39040467 PMCID: PMC11260617 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1416985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Aims: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are employed extensively in the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, there is a paucity of real-world data on their safety and tolerability for metabolic and nutritional adverse events in large sample populations. This study aimed to analyse the metabolic and nutritional safety signatures of different GLP-1 RAs by exploring the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Methods: AEs data were extracted from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System database for each GLP-1 RA from the time of its launch until the second quarter of 2023. The reported odds ratio (ROR), proportional reporting ratio (PRR), Empirical Bayesian Geometric Mean and Bayesian Confidence Propagation Neural Network were employed to identify AE signals. Results: A system organ class of metabolism and nutrition disorders was employed to filter AE reports, resulting in the identification of 10,450 reports for exenatide, 2,860 reports for liraglutide, 240 reports for albiglutide, 4,847 reports for dulaglutide, 2,905 reports for semaglutide, 1,089 reports for tirzepatide, and 13 reports for lixisenatide. Semaglutide (ROR, 3.34; 95%CI, 3.22), liraglutide (ROR, 2.78; 95%CI, 2.69), and exenatide (ROR, 2.15; 95%CI, 2.11) were associated with metabolism and nutrition disorders. The number of AE signals detected were as follows: albiglutide (n = 1), lixisenatide (n = 2), tirzepatide (n = 11), exenatide (n = 12), liraglutide (n = 16), semaglutide (n = 20), dulaglutide (n = 22). Dehydration was the most frequent AE contributing to serious outcomes for liraglutide (n = 318, 23.93%), dulaglutide (n = 434, 20.90%), semaglutide (n = 370, 25.10%) and tirzepatide (n = 70, 32.86%). The time to onset (TTO) of AE was statistically different between exenatide and the other GLP-1 RAs (p < 0.001), and the Weibull parameters for dehydration for liraglutide, dulaglutide, and semaglutide analyses all showed an early failure-type profile. Conclusion: Our study suggests that exenatide, liraglutide, and semaglutide are more susceptible to metabolic and nutritional AEs than other GLP-1 RAs. Liraglutide, dulaglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepaptide's potential to induce dehydration, necessitates special attention. Despite certain deficiencies, GLP-1 RAs have considerable potential for the treatment of eating disorders.
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- Long He
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Chen W, Cai P, Zou W, Fu Z. Psychiatric adverse events associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists: a real-world pharmacovigilance study based on the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System database. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1330936. [PMID: 38390214 PMCID: PMC10882716 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1330936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Background Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are widely used due to their profound efficacy in glycemic control and weight management. Within real-world contexts, the manifestation of certain psychiatric adverse events (AEs) has been observed, which is potentially linked to the administration of GLP-1 RAs. The objective of this study was to undertake a comprehensive investigation and characterization of the psychiatric AEs associated with GLP-1 RAs. Methods We retrieved reports of AEs associated with treatment with GLP-1 RAs during the period from the first quarter (Q1) of 2004 to Q1 2023 from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. Descriptive analysis was performed to examine the clinical characteristics and time to onset of the psychiatric AEs caused by GLP-1 RAs. Moreover, disproportionality analyses were performed using the reporting odds ratio (ROR) to identify GLP-1 RA-related psychiatric AEs. Results A total of 8,240 reports of psychiatric AEs were analyzed out of 181,238 AE reports with treatment with GLP-1 RAs. Among these cases, a higher percentage was represented by women compared to men (65.89% vs. 30.96%). The median age of these patients was 56 years, with an interquartile range (IQR) of 48-67 years, based on data available in 286 case reports. This study showed that the median time to onset of the overall GLP-1 RA-related AEs was 31 days (IQR = 7-145.4 days), which varied among GLP-1 RA regimens. Specifically, exenatide had a significantly longer onset time at 45 days (IQR = 11-213 days), with statistically significant differences from the onset times of the other five GLP-1 RAs (p< 0.0001). Moreover, eight categories of psychiatric AEs, namely, nervousness (ROR = 1.97, 95% CI = 1.85-2.11), stress (ROR = 1.28, 95% CI = 1.19-1.38), eating disorder (ROR = 1.57, 95% CI = 1.40-1.77), fear of injection (ROR = 1.96, 95% CI = 1.60-2.40), sleep disorder due to general medical condition-insomnia type (ROR = 2.01, 95% CI = 1.60-2.52), binge eating (ROR = 2.70, 95% CI = 1.75-4.16), fear of eating (ROR 3.35, 95% CI = 1.65-6.78), and self-induced vomiting (ROR = 3.77, 95% CI = 1.77-8.03), were defined as GLP-1 RA-related psychiatric AEs through disproportionality analysis. Conclusion Our findings demonstrate a significant association between GLP-1 RAs and the development of specific psychiatric AEs. Despite the observational nature of this pharmacovigilance study and the inherent limitations of the FAERS database, our preliminary findings in this work could provide a better basis for understanding the potential psychiatric AEs that may occur with GLP-1 RA treatment, assisting clinicians to focus on these AEs and provide early intervention for optimal risk management.
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- Wei Chen
- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Park J, Ntelis S, Yunasan E, Downton KD, Yip TCF, Munir KM, Haq N. Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Analogues as Adjunctive Therapy for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 109:279-292. [PMID: 37561012 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad471] [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] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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CONTEXT Concomitant obesity is common among patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), yet adjunctive therapy options are scarce. OBJECTIVE We assess the efficacy and adverse outcomes of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogues when used as adjunctive therapy for T1DM. METHOD PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central, and Scopus databases were searched for randomized controlled trials up to December 2022. Efficacy outcomes were A1c level, body weight, and total daily insulin (TDI) after ≥12 weeks of GLP-1 therapy. We also assessed 12 different adverse outcomes. Subgroup analysis was done for newly diagnosed or C-peptide positive (C-pos) patients. We report the certainty of evidence based on the GRADE assessment tool. RESULTS A total of 24 studies using 4 different GLP-1 analogues with a total of 3377 patients were included. Liraglutide had the most substantial evidence with effect sizes on A1c (-0.09%/mg), weight (-2.2 kg/mg), and TDI (-4.32 IU/mg). Liraglutide dose was the greatest predictor of greater average weight loss and TDI decrease but was associated with higher odds of nausea (OR 6.5; 95% CI, 5.0-8.4) and ketosis (OR 1.8; 95% CI, 1.1-2.8). Odds of severe (OR 0.67; 95% CI, 0.43-1.04) or symptomatic hypoglycemia (OR 0.89; 95% CI, 0.53-1.51) were not significantly elevated. Among C-pos patients, greater A1c decrease (-0.51% vs -0.28%) but similar weight loss and TDI were seen. Effect sizes for exenatide were similar, but studies had higher risk of bias and safety data were sparse. CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis supports therapeutic benefits of liraglutide for patients with T1DM mainly for weight loss and insulin dose reduction. Newly diagnosed or C-pos patients do not appear to experience greater weight loss benefits.
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- Jeayoung Park
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Central Ave, Hong Kong
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Lead Endocrinologist, Diabetes and Obesity Management Clinic, Chase Brexton Healthcare, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Alduraibi RK, Alrebdi YM, Altowayan YF. Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis after the initiation of dulaglutide in patient with type 2 diabetes. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34027. [PMID: 37335652 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Diabetic ketoacidosis is rarely observed when the blood glucose level is <250 mg/dL. This is referred to as euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EDKA). EDKA can present diagnostic and management challenges for physicians, especially when dealing with unusual triggers such as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonists and sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors. With this case report, we wanted to raise the knowledge and understanding of EDKA and its triggering factors. PATIENT CONCERNS A 45-year-old man was admitted to hospital for epigastric pain, loss of appetite, and vomiting 3 days after the initiation of dulaglutide. The results of laboratory examination showed EDKA. DIAGNOSES The patient was diagnosed with EDKA after the initiation of GLP1 receptor agonists. INTERVENTIONS Intravenous fluid and insulin infusion were immediately started. OUTCOME The patient was discharged after treatment. LESSONS In this case report describes the use of GLP1 receptor agonists along with Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes patients whose extreme restriction of carbohydrate intake may have triggered EDKA. Therefore, physicians should use diabetes medications in a stepwise manner and advise their patients not to over-restrict their carbohydrate intake while they are being treated with GLP1 receptor agonists.
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- Rabia Khalid Alduraibi
- Department of Endocrine and Diabetes, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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Widhalm C, Pulido V. Euglycemic Diabetic Keto Acidosis in a Type 1 Diabetic Patient After Glucose Like Peptide-1 Administration: A Case Presentation. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2023; 11:23247096231206333. [PMID: 37843126 PMCID: PMC10580709 DOI: 10.1177/23247096231206333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) occurs when insulin-producing beta cells are destroyed. Destruction of these cells and subsequent loss of insulin signaling can cause diabetic keto acidosis (DKA). This case describes a type 1 DM patient who presented to the emergency department (ED) with nausea and vomiting after glucose like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist administration. The patient was noted to have elevated anion gap and elevated beta-hydroxybutyrate with euglycemic blood glucose levels. The patient was confirmed to have a functioning insulin pump and then was sent home with nausea control. The patient was not able to consume food without vomiting and therefore did not administer any postprandial insulin. These symptoms were attributed to the GLP-1 agonist. It contributed to suppression of the patient's appetite while also inhibiting gluconeogenesis, and glycogenolysis resulting in small amounts of blood glucose entering the blood stream, negating the need for a bolus of insulin. The patient was admitted and given dextrose with an insulin drip until the anion gap was returned to normal. As GLP-1 agonists become more popular, this presentation may become more common. If not easily recognized this can lead to patient endangerment and unnecessary medical costs.
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- Cameron Widhalm
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA
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- Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, CA, USA
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Safety of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: A Real-World Study Based on the US FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Database. Clin Drug Investig 2022; 42:965-975. [PMID: 36175609 DOI: 10.1007/s40261-022-01202-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are used as adjunctive therapy to lifestyle intervention and metformin treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, as most GLP-1RAs have cardiovascular benefits; however, a number of adverse events (AEs) have been reported in postmarketing surveillance. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe the AEs associated with GLP-1RA monotherapy and identify important medical event (IME) signals for GLP-1RAs. METHODS Data from 1 April 2005 to 31 December 2021 from the US FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database were extracted to conduct disproportionality analysis and Bayesian analysis. AEs and IMEs were classified by system organ classes (SOCs) and preferred terms (PTs) according to the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA®). The reporting odds ratio (ROR) and information component (IC) were used to indicate the disproportionality. RESULTS A total of 71,515 records involving GLP-1RA monotherapy were submitted to the database, of which 16,350 records were GLP-1RA/IME pairs. Significant disproportionality emerged in five SOCs: 'gastrointestinal disorders' (n = 13,104; lower end of the 95% confidence interval (CI) of the IC [IC025] = 1.34), 'investigations' (n = 6889; IC025 = 0.64), 'metabolism and nutrition disorders' (n = 2943; IC025 = 0.44), 'neoplasms benign/malignant' (n = 1989; IC025 = 0.01), and 'hepatobiliary disorders' (n = 1497; IC025 = 0.38). The most common AEs were pancreatitis, nausea, and weight decrease. Unexpected significant AEs were detected, such as ileus, osteomyelitis, renal cell carcinoma, nephrolithiasis, and drug-induced liver injury. CONCLUSION The majority of AEs have been listed in the prescribing information or reported in previous studies, however we found significant disproportionality in some specific tumor- and liver-related AEs. Clinicians should pay more attention to the newly detected disproportionality that may be triggered by GLP-1RAs, especially in the vulnerable population after long-term use. Considering the limitations of the FAERS database, there is a need for additional pharmacoepidemiological approaches to validate the results of this study.
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