Evaluation of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Combination With Multiple Daily Insulin Injections for Type 2 Diabetes

2021 ◽  
pp. 089719002110106
Author(s):  
Kimberly Sassenrath ◽  
Beth Bryles Phillips ◽  
Rebecca H. Stone
Keyword(s):  
Data Extraction ◽  
Insulin Dose ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Receptor Agonists ◽  
Daily Insulin ◽  
Daily Insulin Dose ◽  
Glucagon Like Peptide 1 ◽  
Safety Considerations ◽  
Bolus Insulin ◽  
Multiple Daily Insulin Injections

Objective: To assess the available literature evaluating the efficacy and safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) with multiple daily insulin injections (MDII). Data Sources: A literature search of MEDLINE and Embase was performed (2004 to May 2020) using the following search terms: glucagon-like 1 receptor agonist, liraglutide, albiglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide, semaglutide, diabetes mellitus, and prandial insulin or bolus insulin. Additional references were obtained from cross-referencing the bibliographies of selected articles. Study Selection and Data Extraction: All information obtained from the searches were reviewed. All relevant trials are included in this review. Data Synthesis: Eight studies met criteria for inclusion. The addition of a GLP-1 RA to multiple daily insulin injections was associated with a reduction in A1c in 7 out of 8 studies, and weight loss in 5 studies. In studies that allowed insulin adjustment after the addition of GLP-1 RA, the average total daily insulin dose was reduced in 3 studies. When evaluated, hypoglycemia frequency or other adverse events were not increased when GLP-1 RAs were added to MDII. Relevance to Patient Care and Clinical Practice: Guidelines do not offer recommendations regarding the use of GLP-1 RAs in combination with MDII regimens. This review evaluates current studies demonstrating efficacy and safety considerations of this combination. Conclusions: While some studies did demonstrate an improvement in A1c and reduction in insulin doses without increased hypoglycemia, larger randomized controlled trials are needed to adequately assess the benefit and safety of GLP-1 RAs in combination with MDII.

scholarly journals Variables associated with HbA1c and weight reductions when adding liraglutide to multiple daily insulin injections in persons with type 2 diabetes (MDI Liraglutide trial 3)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Dahlqvist ◽  
Elsa Ahlén ◽  
Karin Filipsson ◽  
Thomas Gustafsson ◽  
Irl B Hirsch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Hba1c Level ◽  
Insulin Dose ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Daily Insulin ◽  
Daily Insulin Dose ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Multiple Daily Insulin Injections

ObjectiveTo evaluate variables associated with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and weight reduction when adding liraglutide to persons with type 2 diabetes treated with multiple daily insulin injections (MDI).Research design and methodsThis was a reanalysis of a previous trial where 124 patients were enrolled in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter randomized trial carried out over 24 weeks. Predictors for effect on change in HbA1c and weight were analyzed within the treatment group and with concurrent interaction analyses. Correlation analyses for change in HbA1c and weight from baseline to week 24 were made.ResultsThe mean age at baseline was 63.7 years, 64.8% were men, the mean number of insulin injections was 4.4 per day, the mean daily insulin dose was 105 units and the mean HbA1c was 74.5 mmol/mol (9.0%). The mean HbA1c and weight reductions were 12.3 mmol/mol (1.13%; P<0.001) and 3.8 kg (P<0.001) greater in liraglutide than placebo-treated persons. There was no significant predictor for greater effect on HbA1c that existed in all analyses (univariate, multivariate and interaction analyses against controls). For a greater weight reduction when adding liraglutide, a lower HbA1c level at baseline was a predictor (liraglutide group P=0.002, P=0.020 for liraglutide group vs placebo). During follow-up in the liraglutide group, no significant correlation was found between change in weight and change in HbA1c (r=0.09, P=0.46), whereas a correlation existed between weight and insulin dose reduction (r=0.44, P<0.001).ConclusionWeight reduction becomes greater when adding liraglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with MDI who had a lower HbA1c level compared with those with a higher HbA1c level. There was no correlation between reductions in HbA1c and weight when liraglutide was added, that is, different patient groups responded with HbA1c and weight reductions.Trial registration numberEudraCT nr: 2012-001941-42.

scholarly journals The Initial Assessment of Daily Insulin Dose in Chinese Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Ma ◽  
Huan Zhou ◽  
Hua Xu ◽  
Xie Chen ◽  
Xiangyu Teng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Glucose Level ◽  
Insulin Infusion ◽  
Insulin Dose ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Daily Insulin ◽  
Daily Insulin Dose ◽  
New Onset

Background. It has been well accepted that insulin therapy is the ideal treatment for newly diagnosed diabetic patients. However, there was no study about assessment of the initial insulin dosage in new onset Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes.Research Design and Methods. 65 newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes (39 males/26 females; HbA1c ≥ 11.80 ± 0.22%) were investigated. All patients had random hyperglycaemia (at 21.8 ± 3.9 mmol/L) on the first day of admission and received insulin infusion intravenously (5 U/per hour). When the blood glucose level dropped to around 10 mmol/L, patients were then transferred to continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII). The reduction of blood glucose levels in response to per unit of insulin (RBG/RI) was recorded. The target glucose level was achieved in about 3 days. The total daily insulin dose (TDD) and basal insulin dose (TBD) were calculated.Results. TDD was 45.97 ± 1.28 units and TBD was 19.00 ± 0.54 units. TBD was about 40% of the total daily insulin requirement. There was a negative correlation between the ratio of RBG/RI and TDD.Conclusions. TDD was correlated with blood glucose reduction in response to intravenous insulin infusion in Chinese new onset patients with type 2 diabetes.

scholarly journals Maintaining Blood Glucose Levels in Range (70–150 mg/dL) is Difficult in COVID-19 Compared to Non-COVID-19 ICU Patients—A Retrospective Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 3635
Author(s):  
Rajat Kapoor ◽  
Lava R. Timsina ◽  
Nupur Gupta ◽  
Harleen Kaur ◽  
Arianna J. Vidger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Insulin Dose ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Cell Dysfunction ◽  
Daily Insulin ◽  
Daily Insulin Dose ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Time In Range ◽  
Insulin Use

Beta cell dysfunction is suggested in patients with COVID-19 infections. Poor glycemic control in ICU is associated with poor patient outcomes. This is a single center, retrospective analysis of 562 patients in an intensive care unit from 1 March to 30 April 2020. We review the time in range (70–150 mg/dL) spent by critically ill COVID-19 patients and non-COVID-19 patients, along with the daily insulin use. Ninety-three in the COVID-19 cohort and 469 in the non-COVID-19 cohort were compared for percentage of blood glucose TIR (70–150 mg/dL) and average daily insulin use. The COVID-19 cohort spent significantly less TIR (70–150 mg/dL) compared to the non-COVID-19 cohort (44.4% vs. 68.5%). Daily average insulin use in the COVID-19 cohort was higher (8.37 units versus 6.17 units). ICU COVID-19 patients spent less time in range (70–150 mg/dL) and required higher daily insulin dose. A higher requirement for ventilator and days on ventilator was associated with a lower TIR. Mortality was lower for COVID-19 patients who achieved a higher TIR.

Effects of Pramlintide in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Analysis Using Daily Insulin Dose Tertiles

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 1070-1075 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathrin Herrmann ◽  
Kevin Shan ◽  
Steven Brunell ◽  
Steve Chen
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Insulin Dose ◽  
Daily Insulin ◽  
Daily Insulin Dose

Efficacy and Safety of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Across the Spectrum of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2017 ◽  
Vol 125 (07) ◽  
pp. 419-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Leiter ◽  
Michael Nauck
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Phase 3 ◽  
Glucose Lowering ◽  
Receptor Agonists ◽  
Glucagon Like Peptide 1 ◽  
Gastrointestinal Adverse Events

AbstractFor patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) generally exert robust glucose-lowering effects that are at least as effective as insulin. As monotherapies, changes from baseline in HbA1c with GLP-1RAs ranged from –1.9 to –0.7% in phase 3 trials. In addition, GLP-1RAs confer a low risk of hypoglycaemia and have a body-weight advantage (changes from baseline ranging from –4.0 to –0.4 kg). There is also evidence of significant reductions in risk for cardiovascular events with some of these agents, with a number of other trials underway. Gastrointestinal adverse events typically increase with GLP-1RAs, although these are generally mild to moderate in intensity and rarely require treatment discontinuation. The GLP-1RAs that are commercially available or in development vary in structure and pharmacokinetics. These differences affect the frequency of administration and can also affect their relative efficacy and safety. This review summarizes the findings of phase 3 glycaemic control trials of available GLP-1RAs and considers them in the context of the distinct clinical needs of individual patients.

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