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Effect of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Lipid Profiles Among Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis

Sun, Feng, Wu, Shanshan, Wang, Jing, Guo, Shuxia, Chai, Sanbao, Yang, Zhirong, Li, Lishi, Zhang, Yuan +2 more·2015·Clinical Therapeutics

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Purpose The goal of this study was to assess the effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) on lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods The MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were searched from inception through October 31, 2013. Randomized controlled trials with available data were selected if they compared GLP-1 RAs with placebo and traditional antidiabetic drugs with a duration ≥8 weeks. The weighted mean difference for changes in lipid profiles was estimated by using the random effects model, and a network meta-analysis was performed to supplement direct comparisons. Findings Thirty-five trials with 13 treatments were included in the analysis. GLP-1 RAs decreased HDL-C with a range of -0.06 mmol/L (95% CI, -0.11 to -0.01) to -0.13 mmol/L (95% CI, -0.17 to -0.10) compared with thiazolidinediones, whereas thiazolidinediones were associated with a significant increase in HDL-C compared with placebo (0.09 mmol/L [95% CI, 0.06 to 0.12]). A significant reduction in LDL-C was detected for all GLP-1 RAs versus placebo (range, -0.08 to -0.16 mmol/L), insulin (range, -0.10 to -0.19 mmol/L), and thiazolidinediones (range, -0.16 to -0.24 mmol/L). Exenatide, liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily, and taspoglutide decreased total cholesterol with a range of -0.16 mmol/L (95% CI, -0.26 to -0.06) to -0.27 mmol/L (95% CI, -0.41 to -0.12) versus placebo and thiazolidinediones (range, -0.26 to -0.37 mmol/L). The decreased effect was more evident in exenatide long-acting release and liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily. A significant reduction in triglyceride levels was observed with liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily (-0.30 mmol/L [95% CI, -0.49 to -0.11]) and taspoglutide 20 mg once weekly (-0.17 mmol/L [95% CI, -0.31 to -0.01]) versus placebo. Implications GLP-1 RAs were associated with modest reductions in LDL-C, total cholesterol, and triglycerides but no significant improvement in HDL-C. Further evidence is needed to determine if improvements in lipid profiles might translate into reductions in cardiovascular outcomes.

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Authors
Sun, F., Wu, S., Wang, J., Guo, S., Chai, S., Yang, Z., Li, L., Zhang, Y., Ji, L., & Zhan, S.
Affiliations
  • Shihezi University (CN)
  • Peking University (CN)
  • Capital Medical University (CN)
Corresponding author
Zhan, Siyan
Venue
Clinical Therapeutics
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2015-01
Volume
37
Issue
1
Pages
225-241.e8
ISSN
0149-2918 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2072750268
Cited by
232
References
65
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FWCI
2.18
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical Therapeutics (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Wellcome Trust (089276)
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
Keywords
GLP-1 receptor agonists, type 2 diabetes, lipid profile, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides, exenatide, liraglutide, thiazolidinediones, insulin, cardiovascular risk, dyslipidemia
MeSH terms
Liraglutide, Exenatide, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents, Insulin, Lipids, Peptides, Venoms, Thiazolidinediones, Incretins

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