scholarly journals Durable Effects of iGlarLixi Up to 52 Weeks in Type 2 Diabetes: The LixiLan-G Extension Study

Author(s):  
Lawrence Blonde ◽  
Julio Rosenstock ◽  
Juan Frias ◽  
Andreas L. Birkenfeld ◽  
Elisabeth Niemoeller ◽  
...  

<b>Objective</b> <p><a>In the LixiLan-G trial, switching to iGlarLixi, a once-daily titratable fixed-ratio combination of insulin glargine </a>100 units/mL and the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) lixisenatide, improved glucose control in type 2 diabetes (T2D) uncontrolled with GLP-1 RAs over 26 weeks versus continuing prior GLP-1 RA. A prespecified, 26-week, single-arm extension of LixiLan-G aimed to determine the durability of iGlarLixi efficacy and safety over 52 weeks. </p> <p><b>Research Design and Methods</b></p> <p>Participants with T2D uncontrolled by GLP-1 RAs (HbA<sub>1c</sub> 7–9 % [53–75 mmol/mol]) were initially randomized to switch to iGlarLixi or continue prior GLP-1 RA. Those randomized to iGlarLixi who completed the 26-week primary endpoint period could continue iGlarLixi open-label treatment over a 26-week extension to assess durability of efficacy and safety.</p> <p><b>Results</b></p> <p>Glycemic control achieved with iGlarLixi at week 26 (mean HbA<sub>1c</sub> 6.7 % [50 mmol/mol]) was maintained at week 52 (mean HbA<sub>1c</sub> 6.7 % [50 mmol/mol]; mean ± standard deviation change from baseline at week 52: −1.0 ± 0.9 % [11 ± 10 mmol/mol]). Proportions of participants reaching HbA<sub>1c</sub> <7 % (53 mmol/mol) with iGlarLixi were similar at week 26 (62%) and 52 (64%), as were those reaching this target without documented symptomatic (<3.0 mmol/L) hypoglycemia (57% and 58%). Safety of iGlarLixi was similar at weeks 26 and 52, with low rates of documented symptomatic hypoglycemia and gastrointestinal events.</p> <p><b>Conclusions</b></p> The efficacy and safety of iGlarLixi at the end of the 26-week randomized treatment period was maintained over the 26-week extension period in the LixiLan-G trial.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Blonde ◽  
Julio Rosenstock ◽  
Juan Frias ◽  
Andreas L. Birkenfeld ◽  
Elisabeth Niemoeller ◽  
...  

<b>Objective</b> <p><a>In the LixiLan-G trial, switching to iGlarLixi, a once-daily titratable fixed-ratio combination of insulin glargine </a>100 units/mL and the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) lixisenatide, improved glucose control in type 2 diabetes (T2D) uncontrolled with GLP-1 RAs over 26 weeks versus continuing prior GLP-1 RA. A prespecified, 26-week, single-arm extension of LixiLan-G aimed to determine the durability of iGlarLixi efficacy and safety over 52 weeks. </p> <p><b>Research Design and Methods</b></p> <p>Participants with T2D uncontrolled by GLP-1 RAs (HbA<sub>1c</sub> 7–9 % [53–75 mmol/mol]) were initially randomized to switch to iGlarLixi or continue prior GLP-1 RA. Those randomized to iGlarLixi who completed the 26-week primary endpoint period could continue iGlarLixi open-label treatment over a 26-week extension to assess durability of efficacy and safety.</p> <p><b>Results</b></p> <p>Glycemic control achieved with iGlarLixi at week 26 (mean HbA<sub>1c</sub> 6.7 % [50 mmol/mol]) was maintained at week 52 (mean HbA<sub>1c</sub> 6.7 % [50 mmol/mol]; mean ± standard deviation change from baseline at week 52: −1.0 ± 0.9 % [11 ± 10 mmol/mol]). Proportions of participants reaching HbA<sub>1c</sub> <7 % (53 mmol/mol) with iGlarLixi were similar at week 26 (62%) and 52 (64%), as were those reaching this target without documented symptomatic (<3.0 mmol/L) hypoglycemia (57% and 58%). Safety of iGlarLixi was similar at weeks 26 and 52, with low rates of documented symptomatic hypoglycemia and gastrointestinal events.</p> <p><b>Conclusions</b></p> The efficacy and safety of iGlarLixi at the end of the 26-week randomized treatment period was maintained over the 26-week extension period in the LixiLan-G trial.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Blonde ◽  
Julio Rosenstock ◽  
Juan Frias ◽  
Andreas L. Birkenfeld ◽  
Elisabeth Niemoeller ◽  
...  

<b>Objective</b> <p><a>In the LixiLan-G trial, switching to iGlarLixi, a once-daily titratable fixed-ratio combination of insulin glargine </a>100 units/mL and the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) lixisenatide, improved glucose control in type 2 diabetes (T2D) uncontrolled with GLP-1 RAs over 26 weeks versus continuing prior GLP-1 RA. A prespecified, 26-week, single-arm extension of LixiLan-G aimed to determine the durability of iGlarLixi efficacy and safety over 52 weeks. </p> <p><b>Research Design and Methods</b></p> <p>Participants with T2D uncontrolled by GLP-1 RAs (HbA<sub>1c</sub> 7–9 % [53–75 mmol/mol]) were initially randomized to switch to iGlarLixi or continue prior GLP-1 RA. Those randomized to iGlarLixi who completed the 26-week primary endpoint period could continue iGlarLixi open-label treatment over a 26-week extension to assess durability of efficacy and safety.</p> <p><b>Results</b></p> <p>Glycemic control achieved with iGlarLixi at week 26 (mean HbA<sub>1c</sub> 6.7 % [50 mmol/mol]) was maintained at week 52 (mean HbA<sub>1c</sub> 6.7 % [50 mmol/mol]; mean ± standard deviation change from baseline at week 52: −1.0 ± 0.9 % [11 ± 10 mmol/mol]). Proportions of participants reaching HbA<sub>1c</sub> <7 % (53 mmol/mol) with iGlarLixi were similar at week 26 (62%) and 52 (64%), as were those reaching this target without documented symptomatic (<3.0 mmol/L) hypoglycemia (57% and 58%). Safety of iGlarLixi was similar at weeks 26 and 52, with low rates of documented symptomatic hypoglycemia and gastrointestinal events.</p> <p><b>Conclusions</b></p> The efficacy and safety of iGlarLixi at the end of the 26-week randomized treatment period was maintained over the 26-week extension period in the LixiLan-G trial.


2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
pp. 1433-1444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua J Neumiller ◽  
R Keith Campbell

Objective: To review the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety of liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analog for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Data Sources: A MEDLINE search (1966–May 2009) was conducted for English-language articles using the terms glucagon-like peptide 1, incretin mimetic, NN2211, and liraglutide. Abstracts presented at the American Diabetes Association and European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meetings in 2006, 2007, and 2008 were also searched for relevant data. Study Selection and Data Extraction: Articles pertinent to the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety of liraglutide were reviewed. Data Synthesis: Liraglutide is a GLP-1 analog with pharmacokinetic properties suitable for once-daily administration. Clinical trial data from large, controlled studies demonstrate the effectiveness of liraglutide in terms of hemoglobin A1c (A1C) reduction, reductions in body weight, and the drug's low risk for hypoglycemic events when used as monotherapy. Data also support benefits of liraglutide therapy on β-cell responsiveness to glucose, with animal and in vitro data indicating potential benefits in β-cell mass and neogenesis with liraglutide treatment. Liraglutide has been studied as monotherapy and in combination with metformin, glimepiride, and rosiglitazone for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Additionally, comparative data with insulin glargine and exenatide therapy are available from Phase 3 trials providing practitioners valuable clinical data on which to base clinical decision making. Overall, liraglutide is well tolerated with dose-dependent nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea being the most commonly reported adverse events in clinical trials. Conclusions: Once-daily administration may provide a therapeutic advantage for liraglutide over twice-daily exenatide, with similar improvements in A1C and body weight observed when liraglutide was compared with exenatide. The glucose-dependent mechanism of insulin release with GLP-1 agonist therapy holds potential clinical significance in the management of postprandial hyperglycemic excursions, with minimal risk of hypoglycemia.


2010 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. CMT.S4148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devasenan Devendra ◽  
Vassiliki Bravis

Liraglutide–-a once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist for treatment of Type 2 diabetes–-provides effective glycemic control with a lower incidence of hypoglycemia than therapies such as glimepiride and exenatide, and reduces body weight and systolic blood pressure. This article briefly discusses efficacy and safety results from the Liraglutide Effect and Action in Diabetes (LEAD) program, before considering practical issues of identifying and educating patients who may be suitable for liraglutide therapy.


2011 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. CMED.S4086 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kira R. Brice ◽  
Maria K. Tzefos

Objective To review the efficacy and safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists to determine their role in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Data Sources A Medline search was conducted using the keywords exenatide, liraglutide, glucagon-like peptide-1, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and safety. Study Selection All identified articles written in English were evaluated with priority given to controlled, randomized trials including human data. References of identified published trials were reviewed for additional trials to be included in the review. Data Synthesis Exenatide and liraglutide are GLP-1 agonists approved for the treatment of T2DM. Several randomized, active and placebo controlled trials examining the efficacy and safety of exenatide and liraglutide both as monotherapy and in combination therapy have been conducted. Both agents have demonstrated improved glycemic control in addition to weight loss and increased beta-cell function. The most common adverse effects are gastrointestinal in nature and appear to be transient. Conclusion It appears exenatide and liraglutide are safe and effective in the treatment of T2DM and may exhibit effects that make them preferred over other anti-diabetic medications.


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