IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 24, 2024
The
purpose
of
this
chapter
was
(1)
to
identify
the
frequency
employing
different
kinds
medication
(beta-stimulators,
metformin,
gliflozins,
incretins
and/or
insulins,
pioglitazone,
statins,
fibrates),
(2)
assess
global
metabolic
effectiveness
in
a
walk-in
diabetes
center,
and
(3)
estimate
HbA1c
measurements
people
admitted
hospital.
Methods:
In
200
with
T2D
(age
24–95
y,
105
men)
HbA1c,
BM,
BMI,
blood
pressure
[BP],
lipoproteins
HDL,
LDL,
TAG,
eGFR,
proteinuria
were
assessed.
Individual
observation
periods
took
range
0.5–8.8
years.
Student’s
t-test,
Wilcoxon
signed-rank
test
Bonferroni
correction
Spearman
analysis
used
asses
changes
between
first
last
visit.
P
<
0.05
considered
as
significant.
conclusion,
reduction
from
start
values
52.6
(31.5–173.0)
46.6
(31.5–116.6)
mmol/mol
along
BMI
26.7
(16.0–45.3)
25.4
(15.4–42.2)
kg/m2
(P
0.0001)
correlation
delta
(r
=
0.209,
p
0.003)
confirmed
center
where
estimated
2–3
times
per
year
each
subject
whereas
hospital
wards
mostly
once
up
15%
patients.
Life,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 253 - 253
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs)
reduce
bodyweight
and
blood
glucose.
Extensive
evidence
from
randomized
controlled
trials
has
indicated
that
GLP-1RAs
have
benefits
well
beyond
weight
loss
glucose
control,
extending
reductions
in
cardiovascular
mortality
to
prostate
cancer
risk.
Notably,
some
of
for
the
cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic
(CKM)
system
arise
before
occurs
reasons
are
not
entirely
clear
but
key
patient
care
drug
development.
Here,
we
hypothesize
act
by
inducing
calorie
restriction
activating
adenosine
monophosphate-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK),
which
only
provides
an
explanation
unique
effectiveness
also
indicates
a
common
mechanism
shared
effective
CKM
therapies,
including
salicylates,
metformin,
statins,
healthy
diet,
physical
activity.
Whether
AMPK
activation
is
obligatory
therapies
should
be
considered.
As
such,
propose
action
explain
how
it
overarching
framework
identifying
means
preventing
treating
cardiovascular,
kidney,
metabolic
related
diseases,
as
informing
complementary
question
components
lifestyle.
Peptides,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
173, P. 171149 - 171149
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Options
for
the
treatment
of
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
and
obesity
have
recently
been
expanded
by
results
several
large
clinical
trials
with
incretin-based
peptide
therapies.
Most
these
studies
conducted
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonist
semaglutide,
which
is
available
as
a
once
weekly
subcutaneous
injection
daily
tablet,
injected
dual
tirzepatide,
interacts
receptors
GLP-1
glucose-dependent
insulinotropic
polypeptide
(GIP).
In
individuals
T2DM
therapies
achieved
reductions
glycated
haemoglobin
(HbA1c)
>
2%
lowered
body
weight
10%.
some
studies,
agents
tested
in
non-diabetic,
obese
at
much
higher
doses
15%.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
can
also
offer
cardio-protective
potentially
reno-protective
effects.
Other
early
development,
notably
triple
GLP-1/GIP/glucagon
(retatrutide)
combination
semaglutide
amylin
analogue
cagrilintide
(CagriSema),
shown
strong
efficacy.
Although
incretin
incur
adverse
gastrointestinal
effects
are
most
patients
mild-to-moderate
transient
but
result
cessation
cases.
Thus,
efficacy
new
enhancing
opportunity
to
control
blood
glucose
improve
obesity.
Peptides,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
187, P. 171380 - 171380
Published: March 11, 2025
Recent
studies
with
peptide-based
incretin
herapies
have
focussed
mainly
on
the
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonist
semaglutide
and
dual
tirzepatide
that
engages
receptors
for
GLP-1
glucose-dependent
insulinotropic
polypeptide
(GIP).
Randomised
clinical
trials
'real-world'
confirmed
marked
glucose-lowering
weight-lowering
efficacy
of
these
agents
across
diverse
populations.
These
include
different
ethnic
groups,
young
elderly
individuals
without
diabetes
and/or
overweight
or
obesity.
also
protections
against
development
progression
cardiovascular
renal
diseases
are
additive
to
benefits
conferred
by
improved
control
blood
glucose
body
weight.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
therapies
could
additionally
ameliorate
fatty
liver
disease,
chronic
inflammation,
sleep
apnea
possibly
degenerative
bone
disorders
cognitive
decline.
New
incretin-based
peptide
in
a
long-acting
glucagon
(LY3324954),
GLP-1/glucagon
agonists
(survodutide,
pemvidutide,
mazdutide,
G49),
triple
GLP-1/GIP/glucagon
(retatrutide,
efocipegtrutide),
combination
amylin
analogue
cagrilintide
(CagriSema),
unimolecular
GLP-1/amylin
(amycretin),
GIP
antibody
agonism
(MariTide).
The
creation
multi-targeting
synthetic
peptides
provides
opportunities
management
type
2
obesity
as
well
new
therapeutic
approaches
an
expanding
list
associated
co-morbidities.
aim
review
is
acquaint
reader
developments
field
from
2023
present
(February
2025).
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(S3), P. 20 - 30
Published: June 28, 2024
Over
the
past
two
decades,
diabetes
pharmacopoeia
has
flourished,
with
new
drugs
that,
on
top
of
their
glucose-lowering
efficacy,
have
been
shown
to
protect
heart
and
kidney.
Despite
these
opportunities,
metformin
retains
a
pivotal
role
among
agents.
As
one
few
available
insulin
sensitizers,
is
an
effective,
safe,
overall
well-tolerated
drug
backed
by
over
60
years
clinical
experience,
including
evidence
for
potential
benefits
beyond
glucose
reduction
across
different
ages,
sexes,
genetic
backgrounds,
geographical
areas,
stages
disease.
Although
there
some
discussion
whether
offers
most
effective
front-line
option
in
newly
diagnosed
type
2
(T2D),
it
remains
natural
companion
all
other
Furthermore,
comes
at
very
low
cost
and,
as
such,
extremely
high
cost-effectiveness,
particularly
given
serious
economic
burden
associated
complications.
This
financial
advantage
relevant
resource-constrained
healthcare
systems,
where
affordability
may
be
instrumental
implementing
treatment
evergrowing
number
individuals.
We
present
here
compelling
real-world
support
efficacy
cost-effectiveness
patient
populations,
highlighting
areas
more
population-based
studies
are
needed
further
incorporate
consolidate
its
use
pharmacological
management
T2D.
Current Medical Research and Opinion,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 21
Published: April 16, 2025
Perioperative
management
of
patients
receiving
a
glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonist
(GLP-1
RA)
remains
challenging
for
the
anesthesiologist.
Despite
approval
GLP-1
RAs
2
decades
ago,
recent
reports
aspiration
and
postoperative
pulmonary
complications
drew
attention
to
this
group
medications
resulted
in
multiple
societal
guidelines
that
would
provide
recommendations
anesthesiologists
proceduralists
on
appropriate
perioperative
RAs.
However,
despite
these
proposed
options,
there
was
lack
adequate
evidence
support
holding
versus
continuing
medication,
as
well
data
related
role
gastric
ultrasound
decision-making
process.
The
release
studies
evaluating
impact
outcomes
more
controversy
uncertainty
clinician
anesthesiologist
follow.
ultimate
goal
is
evaluate
an
individual
patient's
risk
aspiration,
rather
than
assuming
low
when
medication
appropriately
or
high
if
not
it.
Furthermore,
it
unclear
whether
types
medicines
unnecessary
postponing
surgery
may
result
adverse
outcomes.
In
narrative
review,
we
present
summary
existing
literature
topic
with
focus
recommendation
include
utilization
based
their
risks.
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 7, 2025
Abstract
Aim
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
is
associated
with
an
increased
risk
of
delirium
and
mortality.
While
glucagon‐like
peptide‐1
receptor
agonists
(GLP‐1
RAs)
provide
metabolic
neuroprotective
benefits,
their
long‐term
impact
on
remains
uncertain.
This
study
compares
GLP‐1
RAs
metformin
in
relation
to
mortality
T2DM
patients
using
real‐world
data.
Methods
A
retrospective
cohort
was
conducted
the
TriNetX
global
federated
research
network,
which
primarily
comprises
U.S.‐based
healthcare
organisations
(approximately
85%),
additional
sites
Europe,
Asia‐Pacific
Middle
East.
Adults
(≥18
years)
who
initiated
or
were
included.
Propensity
score
matching
(PSM)
balances
baseline
characteristics.
The
primary
outcome
incident
delirium;
secondary
all‐cause
Kaplan–Meier
survival
curves
time‐dependent
Cox
models
assessed
associations.
Results
After
1:1
PSM
(
N
=
63
096
per
group),
showed
no
overall
reduction
(AHR:
0.98,
95%
CI:
0.94–1.02,
p
0.3628).
However,
they
protective
first
5
years
0.89,
0.86–0.92,
<
0.0001)
but
between
10
1.15,
1.04–1.26,
0.0046).
Subgroup
analysis
revealed
lower
middle‐aged
(40–79
those
HbA1c
<7.5%.
Higher
observed
Asian
Native
Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander
populations.
these
findings
should
be
interpreted
caution
due
relatively
small
subgroup
sizes
limited
representativeness
groups
within
predominantly
database,
together
accounted
for
less
than
5%
cohort.
Mortality
absolute
terms
(6.28%
vs.
9.95%)
higher
hazard
1.16,
1.12–1.21,
0.001).
Conclusions
RA
use
initially
a
delirium,
this
association
reversed
over
time.
variations
suggest
individualised
treatment
considerations.
Metformin
preferred
option
given
its
stable
cognitive
benefits.
Diabetic Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Abstract
A
growing
and
significant
number
of
people
with
diabetes
develop
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD).
Diabetes‐related
CKD
is
a
leading
cause
end‐stage
(ESKD)
have
high
morbidity
mortality,
predominantly
related
to
cardiovascular
(CVD).
Despite
advances
in
care
over
the
recent
decades,
most
type
2
are
likely
die
CVD
before
developing
ESKD.
Hyperglycaemia
hypertension
modifiable
risk
factors
prevent
onset
progression
CVD.
People
often
dyslipidaemia
per
se
an
independent
factor
for
CVD,
therefore
require
intensive
lipid
lowering
reduce
burden
Recent
clinical
trials
demonstrated
reduction
composite
end
point
events
(significant
decline
function,
need
replacement
therapy
death)
sodium‐glucose
co‐transporter‐2
(SGLT‐2)
inhibitors,
non‐steroidal
mineralocorticoid
receptor
antagonist
finerenone
glucagon‐like
peptide
1
agonists.
The
Association
British
Clinical
Diabetologists
(ABCD)
UK
Kidney
(UKKA)
Diabetic
Disease
Speciality
Group
previously
undertaken
narrative
review
critical
appraisal
available
evidence
inform
practice
guidelines
management
hyperglycaemia,
hyperlipidaemia
adults
CKD.
This
2024
abbreviated
updated
guidance
summarises
recommendations
implications
healthcare
professionals
who
treat
primary,
community
secondary
settings.