1
|
Singh AK, Singh A, Singh R. Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes with SGLT-2 inhibitors and DPP-4 inhibitors Combination Therapy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Cardiovascular Outcome Trials. Endocr Pract 2023:S1530-891X(23)00367-1. [PMID: 37037286 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2023.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The cardiovascular (CV) and renal benefits of SGLT-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are well known. However, similar beneficial effects of SGLT2i in combination with DPP-4 inhibitors (DPP4i) are not known. It is of interest to explore a trial-level meta-analysis to find out this knowledge gap. METHODS A literature search was carried out in PubMed and Embase databases until January 31, 2023. All CV outcome trials (CVOTs) reporting the CV and renal outcomes of SGLT2i with or without background DPP4i therapy against the placebo were retrieved. A meta-analysis was subsequently conducted by applying the inverse variance-weighted averages of pooled logarithmic hazard ratio using random effects analysis, primarily. RESULTS This meta-analysis showed that the beneficial three-point major adverse cardiovascular events (3P-MACE) composite (three CVOTs; N = 32,418), the composite of CV death or heart failure hospitalization (hHF) (four CVOTs; N = 37,687), hHF (three CVOTs; N = 27,545), CV death (four CVOTs; N = 34,565), and renal outcomes (two CVOTs; N = 25,406) with SGLT2i are similar with or without background DPP4i therapy against the placebo (Pheterogeneity = 0.71, 0.07, 0.87, 0.72, and 0.25; respectively). However, against the placebo, the summary estimates for 3P-MACE composite, hHF, and renal outcomes were stronger with SGLT2i alone whilst the summary estimates for CV death or hHF composite were larger with SGLT2i with background DPP4i therapy. CONCLUSION Beneficial CV and renal effects of SGLT2i are similar against placebo regardless of background DPP4i therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Awadhesh Kumar Singh
- G. D Hospital & Diabetes Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; Sun Valley Hospital & Diabetes Research center, Guwahati, Assam, India; Horizon Life Line Multispecialty Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal India.
| | - Akriti Singh
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College & Hospital, Kalyani, West Bengal, India
| | - Ritu Singh
- G. D Hospital & Diabetes Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; Horizon Life Line Multispecialty Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal India
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Ko EJ, Shin YJ, Cui S, Lim SW, Chung BH, Yang CW. Effect of dual inhibition of DPP4 and SGLT2 on tacrolimus-induced diabetes mellitus and nephrotoxicity in a rat model. Am J Transplant 2022; 22:1537-1549. [PMID: 35294797 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.17035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
Sodium/glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) or dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor (DPP4i) is a newer anti-diabetic drug in type II diabetes mellitus (DM), but their use in tacrolimus (TAC)-induced DM is still undetermined. We performed this study to evaluate the effect of these two drugs in TAC-induced DM and nephrotoxicity in ex vivo and in vivo. In the experimental Sprague Dawley rat model of TAC-induced DM and nephrotoxicity, dual inhibition of DPP4 and SGLT2 significantly decreased blood glucose level, HbA1C and increased plasma insulin levels and pancreatic islet size compared with each drug. In the kidney, dual inhibition improved renal function decreased interstitial fibrosis and profibrotic cytokines compared with DPP4i and SGLT2i alone. Increased oxidative stress by TAC was remarkably decreased with DPP4i or SGLT2i in serum, pancreatic and renal tissues and this decrease was much more significant in the combination group. In in vitro study, TAC decreased the cell viability of human kidney-2(HK-2) cells and insulin-secreting beta-cell-derived line(INS-1) cells. SGLT2i protected TAC-induced cell death in HK-2 cells, but not in INS-1 cells. The addition of DPP4i to SGLT2i compensated for a lack of protective effect of SGLT2i on INS-1 cells. This finding provides the rationale for the combined treatment of SGLG2i and DPP4i in TAC-induced DM and nephrotoxicity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eun Jeong Ko
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Transplantation Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Convergent Research Consortium for Immunologic Disease, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - Yoo Jin Shin
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Transplantation Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Convergent Research Consortium for Immunologic Disease, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - Sheng Cui
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Transplantation Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Convergent Research Consortium for Immunologic Disease, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - Sun Woo Lim
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Transplantation Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Convergent Research Consortium for Immunologic Disease, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - Byung Ha Chung
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Transplantation Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Convergent Research Consortium for Immunologic Disease, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - Chul Woo Yang
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Transplantation Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Convergent Research Consortium for Immunologic Disease, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Lau KTK, Wong CKH, Au ICH, Lau WCY, Man KKC, Chui CSL, Wong ICK. Switching to Versus Addition of Incretin-Based Drugs Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Taking Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e023489. [PMID: 35322676 PMCID: PMC9075422 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.023489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
Background Evidence is limited in comparing treatment modification by substitution or add‐on of glucose‐lowering medications in patients with type 2 diabetes. This observational study aims to compare switching versus add‐on of incretin‐based drugs among patients with type 2 diabetes on background sodium‐glucose cotransporter‐2 inhibitors (SGLT2i). Methods and Results This population‐based, retrospective cohort study was conducted using the IQVIA Medical Research Data, including adults with type 2 diabetes on background SGLT2i from 2005 to 2020. New users of incretin‐based drugs were allocated into the “Switch” group if they had discontinued SGLT2i treatment, or the “Add‐on” group if their background SGLT2i was continued. Baseline characteristics of patients were balanced between groups. Study outcomes were all‐cause mortality, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, hypoglycemia, and ketoacidosis. Patients were observed from the index date of initiating incretin‐based drugs until the earliest of an outcome event, death, or data cut‐off date. Changes in anthropometric and metabolic parameters were also compared between groups from baseline to 12‐month follow‐up. A total of 2888 patients were included, classified into “Switch” (n=1461) or “Add‐on” group (n=1427). Median follow‐up was 18 months with 5183 person‐years. Overall, no significant differences in the risks of study outcomes were observed between groups; however, patients in the “Add‐on” group achieved significantly greater reductions in glycated hemoglobin, weight, percentage weight loss, and systolic blood pressure than their “Switch” counterparts. Conclusions Initiating incretin‐based drugs as add‐on among patients with type 2 diabetes on background SGLT2i was associated with risks of clinical end points comparable to switching treatments, in addition to better glycemic and weight control observed with the combination approach.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kristy T K Lau
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China
| | - Carlos K H Wong
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China.,Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care School of Clinical Medicine Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China.,Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H) Hong Kong Science Park, New Territories Hong Kong SAR China
| | - Ivan C H Au
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China
| | - Wallis C Y Lau
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China.,Research Department of Policy and Practice University College London School of Pharmacy London UK
| | - Kenneth K C Man
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China.,Research Department of Policy and Practice University College London School of Pharmacy London UK
| | - Celine S L Chui
- Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H) Hong Kong Science Park, New Territories Hong Kong SAR China.,School of Nursing Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China.,School of Public Health Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China
| | - Ian C K Wong
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China.,Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H) Hong Kong Science Park, New Territories Hong Kong SAR China.,Research Department of Policy and Practice University College London School of Pharmacy London UK
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Singh AK, Unnikrishnan AG, Zargar AH, Kumar A, Das AK, Saboo B, Sinha B, Gangopadhyay KK, Talwalkar PG, Ghosal S, Kalra S, Joshi S, Sharma SK, Sriram U, Mohan V. Evidence-Based Consensus on Positioning of SGLT2i in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Indians. Diabetes Ther 2019; 10:393-428. [PMID: 30706366 PMCID: PMC6437257 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-019-0562-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
The current diabetes management strategies not only aim at controlling glycaemic parameters but also necessitate continuous medical care along with multifactorial risk reduction through a comprehensive management concept. The sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are a group of evolving antidiabetic agents that have the potential to play a pivotal role in the comprehensive management of patients with diabetes due to their diverse beneficial effects. SGLT2i provide moderate glycaemic control, considerable body weight and blood pressure reduction, and thus have the ability to lower the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications. Some of the unique characteristics associated with SGLT2i, such as reduction in body weight (more visceral fat mass loss than subcutaneous fat loss), reduction in insulin resistance and improvement in β-cell function, as measured by homeostatic model assessment-β (HOMA-β) could be potentially beneficial and help in overcoming some of the challenges faced by Indian patients with diabetes. In addition, a patient-centric approach with individualised treatment during SGLT2i therapy is inevitable in order to reduce diabetic complications and improve quality of life. Despite their broad benefits profile, the risk of genital tract infections, volume depletion, amputations and diabetic ketoacidosis associated with SGLT2i should be carefully monitored. In this compendium, we systematically reviewed the literature from Medline, Cochrane Library, and other relevant databases and attempted to provide evidence-based recommendations for the positioning of SGLT2i in the management of diabetes in the Indian population.Funding: AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Abdul H Zargar
- Advanced Centre for Diabetes and Endocrine Care, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
| | - Ajay Kumar
- Diabetes Care and Research Centre, Patna, Bihar, India
| | - Ashok K Das
- Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India
| | - Banshi Saboo
- Diacare-Diabetes Care & Hormone Clinic, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
| | | | | | | | - Samit Ghosal
- Nightingale Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
| | - Sanjay Kalra
- Bharti Hospital & B.R.I.D.E, Karnal, Haryana, India
| | - Shashank Joshi
- Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| | | | - Usha Sriram
- Clinical Endocrinology Education and Research (ACEER), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| | - Viswanathan Mohan
- Dr Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Scheen AJ. Dapagliflozin and saxagliptin tablets for adults with type 2 diabetes. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2017; 10:1303-1316. [PMID: 28984487 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2017.1389645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Saxagliptin (a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, DPP-4i) and dapagliflozin (a sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitor, SGLT2i) improve glucose control in type 2 diabetes (T2D) through different potentially complementary mechanisms, thus offering the opportunity for a combined therapy. Area covered: The characteristics of the saxagliptin/dapagliflozin combination are analysed, focusing on: 1) pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties; 2) efficacy and safety in phase III trials with concurrent and sequential add-on therapy; and 3) potential use in clinical practice, including in special populations (cardiovascular disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, elderly). Expert commentary: Conclusions drawn from clinical trials investigating combination with the separate drugs are considered to apply to the fixed-dose combination (FDC) that demonstrates bioequivalence. Dual saxagliptin/dapagliflozin therapy is more potent than either monotherapy and can be used as an initial combination or a stepwise sequential approach. Dual therapy is generally well tolerated and may be used in special populations, with some limitations because of the presence of dapagliflozin. However, the latter may offer some advantages because of multiple effects attributed to SGLT2i. The best place of this dual combination for the management of T2D and the profile of patients who will make the most of this combined therapy remains to be defined.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- André J Scheen
- a Division of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders, Department of Medicine , CHU Liège , Liège , Belgium.,b Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Medicines (CIRM) , University of Liège , Liège , Belgium
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Liu H, Hu Y, Li FF, Liu BL, Su XF, Ma JH. Blood Glucagon Levels Predict the Hemoglobin A1c Response to Saxagliptin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Inadequately Controlled with Metformin. Diabetes Ther 2016; 7:743-753. [PMID: 27734321 PMCID: PMC5118238 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-016-0200-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are widely used as second-option medications when metformin fails. Variance of the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) response to DPP-4 inhibitions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been observed, but the characteristics which predict the response to DPP-4 inhibitor therapy are unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of α- and β-cell functions which might predict the efficacy of saxagliptin and facilitate personalization of treatment. METHODS We studied 60 patients with T2DM who had inadequate glycemic control [HbA1c7.0-13.0% (53-119 mmol/mol)) with metformin alone. The patients were treated with saxagliptin (5 mg, daily) and metformin (1000-2000 mg as former) for 12 weeks. Oral glucose tolerance tests were carried out at baseline and endpoint to evaluate α- and β-cell functions, and blood C-peptide, insulin, glucagon levels were tested. Blood glucose, HbA1c and weight were also observed. RESULTS Significant reduction of weight, HbA1c and glucagon was observed after 12-week treatment, while C-peptide, insulin and homeostasis model assessment-β increased (P < 0.05). Linear regression and receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that baseline HbA1c and 30 min-glucagon were correlated with the HbA1c response to saxagliptin, while the weight loss was correlated with gender, age and fasting-insulin level. Further analysis showed the 30 min-glucagon of 49.1 pmol/L was the optimal cutoff value to predict the efficacy of saxagliptin. CONCLUSIONS Saxagliptin added to metformin significantly improved glycemic control and α- and β-cell function. Blood glucagon level was a good predicting factor for the HbA1c response to saxagliptin, and it will help appropriate patient selection. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Register identifier, ChiCTR-PPR-15007045.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hao Liu
- Department of Endocrinology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Yun Hu
- Department of Endocrinology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Feng-Fei Li
- Department of Endocrinology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Bing-Li Liu
- Department of Endocrinology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Xiao-Fei Su
- Department of Endocrinology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
| | - Jian-Hua Ma
- Department of Endocrinology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Storgaard H, Gluud LL, Bennett C, Grøndahl MF, Christensen MB, Knop FK, Vilsbøll T. Benefits and Harms of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0166125. [PMID: 27835680 PMCID: PMC5106000 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0166125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 162] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2-i) are a novel drug class for the treatment of diabetes. We aimed at describing the maximal benefits and risks associated with SGLT2-i for patients with type 2 diabetes. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES AND STUDY SELECTION We included double-blinded, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating SGLT2-i administered in the highest approved therapeutic doses (canagliflozin 300 mg/day, dapagliflozin 10 mg/day, and empagliflozin 25 mg/day) for ≥12 weeks. Comparison groups could receive placebo or oral antidiabetic drugs (OAD) including metformin, sulphonylureas (SU), or dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors (DPP-4-i). Trials were identified through electronic databases and extensive manual searches. Primary outcomes were glycated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, serious adverse events, death, severe hypoglycaemia, ketoacidosis and CVD. Secondary outcomes were fasting plasma glucose, body weight, blood pressure, heart rate, lipids, liver function tests, creatinine and adverse events including infections. The quality of the evidence was assessed using GRADE. RESULTS Meta-analysis of 34 RCTs with 9,154 patients showed that SGLT2-i reduced HbA1c compared with placebo (mean difference -0.69%, 95% confidence interval -0.75 to -0.62%). We downgraded the evidence to 'low quality' due to variability and evidence of publication bias (P = 0.015). Canagliflozin was associated with the largest reduction in HbA1c (-0.85%, -0.99% to -0.71%). There were no differences between SGLT2-i and placebo for serious adverse events. SGLT2-i increased the risk of urinary and genital tract infections and increased serum creatinine, and exerted beneficial effects on bodyweight, blood pressure, lipids and alanine aminotransferase (moderate to low quality evidence). Analysis of 12 RCTs found a beneficial effect of SGLT2-i on HbA1c compared with OAD (-0.20%, -0.28 to -0.13%; moderate quality evidence). CONCLUSION This review includes a large number of patients with type 2 diabetes and found that SGLT2-i reduces HbA1c with a notable increased risk in non-serious adverse events. The analyses may overestimate the intervention benefit due bias.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Heidi Storgaard
- Centre for Diabetes Research, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark
| | - Lise L. Gluud
- Gastrounit, Copenhagen University, Hvidovre Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
| | - Cathy Bennett
- Centre for Technology Enabled Health Research, Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom
| | - Magnus F. Grøndahl
- Centre for Diabetes Research, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark
| | - Mikkel B. Christensen
- Centre for Diabetes Research, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Filip K. Knop
- Centre for Diabetes Research, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- The Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Tina Vilsbøll
- Centre for Diabetes Research, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
| |
Collapse
|