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Aktas G, Taslamacioglu Duman T. Current usage of long-acting insulin analogs in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab 2024; 19:155-161. [PMID: 38375790 DOI: 10.1080/17446651.2024.2320631] [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] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Insulin treatment is fundamental to diabetes management. Basal insulin therapy reduces intraday glycemic fluctuations upon reaching a steady state. Besides better blood glucose regulation and achieving target HbA1c values in patients, it also offers protection from diabetes complications. In this review, we aimed to compare basal-acting insulins in light of the literature. AREAS COVERED We reviewed current evidence related to diabetes treatment with basal insulins. This includes discussions on clinical trials and meta-analyses concerning first and second-generation ultra-long-acting basal insulins. Treatment indications for long-acting basal insulins, which have shown benefits and are considered superior or comparable to others in the literature, are derived from current clinical studies and meta-analyses, which form the basis of the recommendations in this review. EXPERT OPINION First and second-generation basal insulins do not show much superiority over each other in terms of blood glucose regulation and reaching the target HbA1c. However, second-generation basal insulins cause fewer hypoglycemic events. We recommend using the appropriate basal insulin in patient-based, individualized treatments. Basal insulin Icodec may become more widely used over time, owing to its association with less hypoglycemia and a reduction in the number of injections.
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- Gulali Aktas
- Department of Internal Medicine, Abant Izzet Baysal University Hospital, Bolu, Turkey
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Renda S, Freeman J. You may delay, but time will not. Beta cells lost are never found again: a case for timely initiation of basal insulin in type 2 diabetes. Postgrad Med 2024; 136:150-161. [PMID: 38465574 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2024.2328511] [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: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Since its first use just over a century ago, insulin treatment has evolved dramatically, such that the molecules are physiologic in nature, and treatment can now closely resemble the natural hormone response over 24 hours. Newer, longer-acting basal insulin analogs have provided insulin therapies with improved characteristics and, therefore, ease of use, and can readily be incorporated as part of routine treatment for type 2 diabetes (T2D), but evidence suggests that insulin remains underused in people with T2D. We review the barriers to initiation of basal insulin and the education needed to address these barriers, and we provide practical pointers, supported by evidence, for primary care physicians and advanced practice providers to facilitate timely initiation of basal insulin in the people with T2D who will benefit from such treatment.
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- Susan Renda
- Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Diabetes Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Alhmoud EN, Saad MO, Omar NE. Efficacy and safety of insulin glargine 300 units/mL vs insulin degludec in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 14:1285147. [PMID: 38313835 PMCID: PMC10836592 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1285147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background Ultra-long-acting insulin analogs [insulin degludec (IDeg) and insulin glargine 300 units/mL (IGla-300)] offer a longer duration of action with less risk of hypoglycemia compared to other long-acting insulins. However, data about the comparative efficacy and safety are inconsistent. Methods We searched CENTRAL, PubMed, Embase, ICTRP Search Portal, and ClinicalTrials.gov on 7 October 2022. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the safety and efficacy of IDeg (100 or 200 units/mL) and IGla-300 in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes were included. Three review authors independently selected trials, assessed the risk of bias, extracted data, and evaluated the overall certainty of the evidence using GRADE. The primary outcomes were the change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and any hypoglycemia; the secondary outcomes were the change in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and severe and nocturnal hypoglycemia. Results Four open-label RCTs were included (2727 participants), 3 parallel and 1 cross-over. Overall, the risk of bias assessment yielded some concern or high risk. There was a comparable change in HbA1c from baseline to the end of treatment, a mean difference of 0.07% (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.06 - 0.19; p = 0.29; 3 trials; 2652 patients; very low-certainty evidence), and a comparable rate of any hypoglycemia, rate ratio 1.02 (95% CI 0.8 - 1.3; p = 0.87; 3 trials; 2881 patients; very low-certainty evidence). IDeg resulted in more reduction in FPG compared to IGla-300, mean difference of 10.27 mg/dL (95% CI 7.25 - 13.29; p < 0.001; 3 trials; 2668 patients; low-certainty evidence). Similar rates of nocturnal and severe hypoglycemia were observed, rate ratio of 1.13 (95% CI 0.72 - 1.78; p = 0.54; 3 trials; 2668 patients; very low-certainty evidence) and 1.4 (95% CI 0.41 - 4.73; p = 0.59; 2 trials; 1952 patients; very low-certainty evidence), respectively. Conclusion There is no evidence of a difference between IDeg and IGla-300 in the mean change in HbA1c and the risk of anytime, nocturnal, and severe hypoglycemia. IDeg appeared to cause a higher reduction in FPG compared to IGla-300. However, this finding should be interpreted with caution due to the small number of trials included and their high risk of bias. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022364891, identifier CRD42022364891.
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- Eman N. Alhmoud
- Pharmacy Department, Al Wakra Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Pharmacy Department, Al Wakra Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Pharmacy Department, National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Health Sciences Program, Clinical and Population Health Research, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Lee BW, Ahn KJ, Cho HC, Lee EY, Min K, Dahaoui A, Jeong JS, Lim HJ, Jang HC. Safety and Clinical Outcomes of Insulin Degludec in Korean Patients with Diabetes in Real-World Practices: A Prospective, Observational Study. Diabetes Ther 2023; 14:1659-1672. [PMID: 37468685 PMCID: PMC10499774 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-023-01448-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION To investigate the safety and effectiveness of insulin degludec (IDeg) in a real-world population of Korean patients with diabetes requiring insulin therapy. METHODS This was a multicenter, prospective, single-arm, open-label, non-interventional study. Patients aged ≥ 12 months and treated with previous glucose-lowering medications were eligible to switch to IDeg. The primary endpoint was the incidence of adverse events (AEs), and the secondary endpoints were changes in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), postprandial glucose (PPG), and target HbA1c < 7.0%. RESULTS In total, 3225 and 2450 patients were included in the safety analysis set (SAS) and effectiveness analysis set (EAS), respectively. The mean baseline HbA1c and duration of diabetes were 9.4% and 13.0 years, respectively. Adverse events were reported in 740 patients (22.9%); the majority were mild and resolved. Significant improvements were observed in HbA1c, FPG, and PPG at week 26 (all p < 0.0001). The target of HbA1c < 7% was achieved in 22.2% of patients at week 26. CONCLUSION In real-world clinical practice, 26 weeks of IDeg treatment resulted in significant reductions in glycemic parameters with a low incidence of AEs in Korean patients with diabetes. No new safety signals were observed. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRY AND REGISTRATION NUMBER This trial is registered under ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02779413) and the universal trial number is [U1111-1176-2287].
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- Byung Wan Lee
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Endocrinology, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Novo Nordisk Pharma Korea Limited, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Novo Nordisk Pharma Korea Limited, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Novo Nordisk Pharma Korea Limited, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
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Cañas JMH, Gutierrez MAG, Ossa AB. What is Glycaemic Variability and which Pharmacological Treatment Options are Effective? A Narrative Review. TOUCHREVIEWS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY 2023; 19:16-21. [PMID: 38046184 PMCID: PMC10688563 DOI: 10.17925/ee.2023.19.2.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Glycated haemoglobin is currently used for diagnosis and follow-up of diabetes mellitus. However, it has important limitations; as it only reflects the average glycaemia over the last 3 months, it does not allow the identification of crucial events, such as episodes of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia. Strict control of hyperglycaemia can result in severe hypoglycaemia that can be life threatening and can have important sequelae. Recently, the concept of glycaemic variability has been developed to provide information about the magnitude of glycaemic excursions and the duration of these fluctuations. This new approach has the potential to improve outcomes, decrease the risk of hypoglycaemia, and decrease cardiovascular risk. This review describes the most commonly prescribed non-insulin anti-diabetic drugs for diabetes management, their mechanism of action, and the existing evidence about their effectiveness in improving glycaemic variability and diabetes control.
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Baeg SI, Jeon J, Kang D, Na SJ, Cho J, Kim K, Yang JH, Chung CR, Lee JE, Huh W, Suh GY, Kim YG, Kim DJ, Jang HR. Impact of protocolized fluid management on electrolyte stability in patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:915072. [PMID: 36117982 PMCID: PMC9471083 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.915072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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ObjectiveContinuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is the standard treatment for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). Electrolyte disturbance such as hypokalemia or hypophosphatemia occurs paradoxically in patients undergoing CRRT due to high clearance. We developed a fluid management protocol for dialysate and replacement fluid that depends on serum electrolytes and focuses on potassium and phosphate levels to prevent electrolyte disturbance during CRRT. The impact of our new fluid protocol on electrolyte stability was evaluated.MethodsAdult patients who received CRRT between 2013 and 2017 were included. Patients treated 2 years before (2013–2014; pre-protocol group) and 2 years following development of the fluid protocol (2016–2017; protocol group) were compared. The primary outcomes were individual coefficient of variation (CV) and abnormal event rates of serum phosphate and potassium. Secondary outcomes were frequency of electrolyte replacement and incidence of cardiac arrhythmias. Individual CV and abnormal event rates for each electrolyte were analyzed using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test and Chi-square test with Yates’ continuity correction.ResultsA total of 1,448 patients was included. Both serum phosphate and potassium were higher in the protocol group. The CVs of serum phosphate (pre-protocol vs. protocol, 0.275 [0.207–0.358] vs. 0.229 [0.169–0.304], p < 0.01) and potassium (0.104 [0.081–0.135] vs. 0.085 [0.064–0.110], p < 0.01) were significantly lower in the protocol group. The abnormal event rates of serum phosphate (rate [95% CI], 0.410 [0.400–0.415] vs. 0.280 [0.273–0.286], p < 0.01) and potassium (0.205 [0.199–0.211] vs. 0.083 [0.079–0.087], p < 0.01) were also significantly lower in the protocol group.ConclusionThe protocolized management of fluid in CRRT effectively prevented hypophosphatemia and hypokalemia by inducing excellent stability of serum phosphate and potassium levels.
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- Song In Baeg
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Myongji Hospital, Hanyang University Medical Center, Goyang, South Korea
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea
- Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea
- Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Statistics and Data Center, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Hye Ryoun Jang,
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