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Wang Y, Song J, Dai Q, Duan X. Hierarchical Negative Sampling Based Graph Contrastive Learning Approach for Drug-Disease Association Prediction. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2024; 28:3146-3157. [PMID: 38294927 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2024.3360437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Predicting potential drug-disease associations (RDAs) plays a pivotal role in elucidating therapeutic strategies for diseases and facilitating drug repositioning, making it of paramount importance. However, existing methods are constrained and rely heavily on limited domain-specific knowledge, impeding their ability to effectively predict candidate associations between drugs and diseases. Moreover, the simplistic definition of unknown information pertaining to drug-disease relationships as negative samples presents inherent limitations. To overcome these challenges, we introduce a novel hierarchical negative sampling-based graph contrastive model, termed HSGCLRDA, which aims to forecast latent associations between drugs and diseases. In this study, HSGCLRDA integrates the association information as well as similarity between drugs, diseases and proteins. Meanwhile, the model constructs a drug-disease-protein heterogeneous network. Subsequently, employing a hierarchical structural sampling technique, we establish reliable negative drug-disease samples utilizing PageRank algorithms. Utilizing meta-path aggregation within the heterogeneous network, we derive low-dimensional representations for drugs and diseases, thereby constructing global and local feature graphs that capture their interactions comprehensively. To obtain representation information, we adopt a self-supervised graph contrastive approach that leverages graph convolutional networks (GCNs) and second-order GCNs to extract feature graph information. Furthermore, we integrate a contrastive cost function derived from the cross-entropy cost function, facilitating holistic model optimization. Experimental results obtained from benchmark datasets not only showcase the superior performance of HSGCLRDA compared to various baseline methods in predicting RDAs but also emphasize its practical utility in identifying novel potential diseases associated with existing drugs through meticulous case studies.
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Uddin MF, Khan MA, Selim S, Sultana N, Sayem MA, Iftekhar MM, Habib MB, Akter N, Khan S. Real-world evidence on the effectiveness and safety of gliclazide MR 60 mg in Bangladeshi patients with Type II diabetes during fasting: a sub-analysis from the global DIA-RAMADAN study. J Comp Eff Res 2024; 13:e230132. [PMID: 38294337 PMCID: PMC10842293 DOI: 10.57264/cer-2023-0132] [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: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Aim: Many Muslims with Type II diabetes (T2DM) fast during Ramadan, which can put them at increased risk of hypoglycemia. This sub-analysis of the global DIA-RAMADAN study assessed the effectiveness and safety of gliclazide modified release (MR) 60 mg in the Bangladeshi cohort. Materials & methods: DIA-RAMADAN was an international, prospective, observational study conducted in adult T2DM patients intending to fast and receiving gliclazide MR 60 mg once daily for ≥90 days before Ramadan. Dosing was switched from morning to evening at the start of Ramadan. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients with ≥1 symptomatic hypoglycemic event. Secondary outcomes included changes between inclusion (V0) and end of study visit (V1) in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), body weight and fasting plasma glucose (FPG). Results: Among the 98 Bangladeshi patients, 80 (81.6%) were at moderate/low-risk (category 3) for fasting and 18 (18.4%) were high-risk (category 2), as per International Diabetes Federation and Diabetes and Ramadan International Alliance (IDF-DAR) guidelines. Gliclazide MR was being prescribed as monotherapy to 59 (60.2%) patients and in combination with metformin to 39 (39.8%). There was no incidence of severe hypoglycemic events. Mean (±SD) HbA1c change from V0 was -0.1 ± 0.8% (p = 0.159). Mean (±SD) changes in FPG and body weight were -0.8 ± 39.7 mg/dl (p = 0.876) and -0.0 ± 1.5 kg (p = 0.810), respectively. Conclusion: In a real-world setting, this sub-analysis in Bangladeshi patients shows that patients with T2DM treated with gliclazide MR 60 mg can fast safely during Ramadan with a very low risk of hypoglycemia, while maintaining glycemic control and body weight.
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- Mohammed Farid Uddin
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Medicine, Uttara Adhunik Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, 1230, Bangladesh
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, MARKS Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, 1206, Bangladesh
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- Department of Endocrinology, Enam Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, 1340, Bangladesh
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Hassanein M, Shaltout I, Malek R, Khalil SA, Ballout H, Annabi F, Shereen M. Real-world Safety and Effectiveness of Insulin Glargine 300 U/mL in Participants with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus During the Period of Ramadan in Four Countries (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey): A Prospective Observational Study. Curr Diabetes Rev 2024; 20:e110823219694. [PMID: 37581325 PMCID: PMC11071651 DOI: 10.2174/1573399820666230811152520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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AIM This non-interventional observational study aimed to describe the clinical outcomes of patients with T2DM treated with Gla-300 during the period of Ramadan. BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients who decide to fast during the holy month of Ramadan face several challenges in achieving glycemic control without increasing the risk of hypoglycemia. Insulin glargine-300 (Gla-300) has well-established safety and efficacy in improving glycemic control in multiple randomized clinical trials (RCTs). However, limited evidence is available regarding its safety and effectiveness during fasting. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the safety and clinical outcomes of insulin glargine-300 (Gla-300) in T2DM patients before, during, and after Ramadan. METHODS We conducted a prospective, observational, non-comparative, multicenter study on patients with T2DM currently treated with Gla-300 who planned to fast and continue on Gla-300 during Ramadan in four countries (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey). The study outcomes included the change in glycemic parameters and incidence of hypoglycemia before, during, and after Ramadan. RESULTS One hundred and forty T2DM patients were included. Nearly 61% of the included patients had a duration of diabetes of <10 years. The mean Gla-300 daily doses during the pre-Ramadan, Ramadan, and post-Ramadan periods were 22.2 ±7.4, 20.4 ±7.5, and 22.5 ±4.7 IU, respectively. The mean change values from pre-Ramadan to Ramadan and post-Ramadan were -1.7 ±6.9 IU and 0.5 ±4.7 IU, respectively, among the included patients. The mean HbA1c decreased during the study period initiating from 7.9% ±1.4% pre-Ramadan to 6.9% ±0.4% post-Ramadan. The overall HBA1c target value was 6.9% ±0.4%, while the HbA1c target was achieved by 29 patients (21.9%). The mean fasting blood glucose (FPG) showed a reduction from baseline value in the post-Ramadan period by -0.9 ±2.3 mmol/L. Five patients (3.57%) had symptomatic documented hypoglycemia during Ramadan, and none was considered to have severe hypoglycemia. CONCLUSION Our study showed that insulin Gla-300 maintained the glycemic control of T2DM patients who decided to fast during the holy month of Ramadan without increasing the risk of hypoglycemia. Regular self-monitoring of blood glucose levels during Ramadan is highly recommended to avoid possible complications.
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- Internal Medicine Department, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Internal Medicine Department, CHU Mohamed Saadna Abdennour, Se´tif, Algeria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Unit of Diabetes, Lipidology & Metabolism, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Private Clinic, Al Rassoul Al Aazam Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Sanofi, Cairo, Egypt
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Koufakis T, Zografou I, Doumas M, Kotsa K. The Current Place of DPP4 Inhibitors in the Evolving Landscape of Type 2 Diabetes Management: Is It Time to Bid Adieu? Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2023; 23:601-608. [PMID: 37682449 DOI: 10.1007/s40256-023-00610-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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During the last decade, the landscape of type 2 diabetes (T2D) management has been completely transformed, moving from a glucose-centric perspective to a holistic approach that also takes into account weight control and organ protection. Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4i) are oral agents that have been used for the treatment of T2D for almost 20 years. Although they present an excellent safety profile, including the risk of hypoglycemia, they lack the spectacular cardiorenal benefits and weight-loss effects of the newer antidiabetic agents. This poses the question of whether they still deserve a place in the arsenal of drugs against T2D. In this article, we use a hypothetical case scenario to illustrate possible patient profiles where DPP4i could prove useful in the clinical setting. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the category, focusing on glycemic control, weight management, and cardiorenal protection, which are the pillars of modern T2D management, also considering its safety profile and cost-effectiveness. We conclude that in most cases, DPP4i present a more favorable risk-benefit ratio compared to sulfonylureas, which are still widely prescribed throughout the world. We also suggest that future research should clarify the reasons behind the contradictory findings between human and animal studies on cardiorenal effects of the class and identify subgroups of patients who would derive most benefit with DPP4i treatment.
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- Theocharis Koufakis
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, 1 St. Kiriakidi Street, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, 1 St. Kiriakidi Street, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Khunti K, Almalki M, Chan JCN, Amod A. The Role of Real-World Evidence in Treatment Decision-Making, Regulatory Assessment, and Understanding the Perspectives of People with Type 2 Diabetes: Examples with Gliclazide MR. Diabetes Ther 2023; 14:1609-1625. [PMID: 37603144 PMCID: PMC10499769 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-023-01458-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Real-world evidence (RWE) plays an important role in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2D). It provides data about the effectiveness and safety of an intervention from outside the randomised controlled trial (RCT) setting and allows healthcare professionals (HCPs) to determine if RCT data are applicable to their patients in routine clinical practice. This review provides a discussion of the value of RWE in T2D management in day-to-day clinical practice, with a focus on RWE with sulfonylureas (SUs), and presents two examples of a new generation of international real-world studies in people with T2D managed in routine clinical practice. RWE plays a valuable role in advising HCPs in the day-to-day management of T2D, informing regulatory authorities with regard to pharmacovigilance and post-approval updates, and providing insights with regard to patients' treatment adherence and preference. RWE should be used alongside RCTs to increase HCP awareness and understanding of their patients' perspectives, potentially allowing for improvements in treatment adherence, glycaemic control and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). In addition, real-world studies must be conducted in a way that generates robust RWE by limiting the risks of bias and confounding as much as possible. A growing body of RWE is emerging from Asia. For example, in a preliminary HRQoL analysis of the Joint Asia Diabetes Evaluation (JADE) Register, Asian people with T2D had better HRQoL with gliclazide-based treatment than with other SU agents, despite being older and having more diabetes-related complications.
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- Kamlesh Khunti
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK.
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- King Fahad Medical City, Obesity, Endocrine and Metabolism Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity and Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Das AK, Saboo B, Chawla R, Aravind SR, Rajput R, Singh AK, Mukherjee JJ, Jhingan A, Shah P, Deshmukh V, Kale S, Jaggi S, Sridhar GR, Dhediya R, Gaurav K. Time to reposition sulfonylureas in type 2 diabetes management in Indian context: A pragmatic practical approach. Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries 2023:1-19. [PMID: 37360324 PMCID: PMC10113130 DOI: 10.1007/s13410-023-01192-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Sulfonylureas (SU) continue to be a vital therapeutic category of oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Physicians consider modern SU (gliclazide and glimepiride) as "safe and smart" choices for T2DM management. The presence of multiple international guidelines and scarcity of a national guideline may contribute to the challenges faced by few physicians in choosing the right therapeutic strategy. The role of SU in diabetes management is explicit, and the present consensus aims to emphasize the benefits and reposition SU in India. This pragmatic, practical approach aims to define expert recommendations for the physicians to improve caregivers' knowledge of the management of T2DM, leading to superior patient outcomes.
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- Ashok Kumar Das
- Department of Endocrinology and Medicine, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Diabetology, DIA-CARE, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Medicine, Diacon Hospital, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Diabetology, Delhi Diabetes Education and Research Foundation, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Gujarat Endocrine Centre, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Deshmukh Clinic and Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, India
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- Dr Shailaja Kale’s Diabetes & Speciality Clinic, Pune, India
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, Hyderabad, Telangana India
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, Hyderabad, Telangana India
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Lim LL, Lau ESH, Cheung JTK, Chan SP, Ji L, Lim S, Sirinvaravong S, Unnikrishnan AG, Luk AOY, Cortese V, Durocher A, Chan JCN. Real-world usage of sulphonylureas in Asian patients with type 2 diabetes using the Joint Asia Diabetes Evaluation (JADE) register. Diabetes Obes Metab 2023; 25:208-221. [PMID: 36082513 PMCID: PMC10087907 DOI: 10.1111/dom.14865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIMS To explore the patterns of use of oral glucose-lowering drugs (OGLDs) in Asian patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), focusing on sulphonylureas (SUs), and to describe patient profiles according to treatment regimen. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of data from adults with T2D from 11 Asian countries/regions with structured assessment enrolled in the prospective Joint Asia Diabetes Evaluation (JADE) register between November 2007 and December 2019. Patients receiving insulin and/or injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists were excluded. RESULTS Amongst 62 512 patients (mean ± standard deviation age: 57.3 ± 11.8 years; 53.6% men), 54 783 (87.6%) were treated with OGLDs at enrolment. Most received one (37.5%) or two (44.2%) OGLDs. In the entire cohort, 59.4% of treated patients received SU-based therapy with variations amongst countries/regions. Overall, 79.5% of SU regimens were based on SUs plus metformin, and 22.1% on SUs plus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors. Among SU users, gliclazide was most commonly prescribed (46.7%), followed by glimepiride (40.0%) and glibenclamide (8.1%). More gliclazide users entered the cohort with glycated haemoglobin levels <53 mmol/mol (7%) than non-gliclazide SU users (odds ratio [OR] 1.09, 95% CI 1.02-1.17), with less frequent self-reported hypoglycaemia in the 3 months before registration (OR 0.81, 95% CI 0.72-0.92; adjusted for sociodemographic factors, cardiometabolic risk factors, complications, use of other OGLDs, country/region and year of registration). CONCLUSION In Asia, SUs are a popular OGLD class, often combined with metformin. Good glycaemic control and safety profiles associated with the use of SUs, including gliclazide, support their position as a key treatment option in patients with T2D.
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- Lee-Ling Lim
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
- Asia Diabetes Foundation, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
- Asia Diabetes Foundation, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chellaram Diabetes Institute, Pune, India
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
- Asia Diabetes Foundation, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Global Medical and Patient Affairs, Servier Affaires Médicales, Suresnes, France
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- Global Medical and Patient Affairs, Servier Affaires Médicales, Suresnes, France
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
- Asia Diabetes Foundation, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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Hassanein M, Akbar MAJ, Al-Shamiri M, Amir A, Amod A, Chudleigh R, Elhadd T, Heshmat H, Jibani M, Al Saleh YM. Management of Diabetes and Hypertension within the Gulf Region: Updates on Treatment Practices and Therapies. Diabetes Ther 2022; 13:1253-1280. [PMID: 35679010 PMCID: PMC9178531 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-022-01282-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death globally, driven by the high rates of risk factors, such as diabetes and hypertension. As the prevalence of these risk factors is particularly high in the Gulf region, better diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and hypertension has the potential to dramatically reduce adverse cardiovascular outcomes for individuals in that part of the world. This article provides a summary of presentations made during the EVIDENT summit, a virtual symposium on Evidence in Diabetes and Hypertension, held in September 2021, including a review of the various guidelines for both T2D and hypertension, as well as recent findings relevant to the safety and efficacy for therapies relating to these conditions. Of relevance to the Gulf region, the risk of hypoglycaemia with sulfonylureas during Ramadan was reviewed. For the management of T2D, sulfonylureas have been a long-standing medication used to achieve glycaemic control; however, differences have emerged between early and later generations, with recent studies suggesting improvements in the safety profiles of late-generation sulfonylureas. For patients with hypertension, incremental therapy changes are recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications that are associated with increasing blood pressure. For first-line therapy, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi), such as perindopril, have been demonstrated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. The addition of calcium channel blockers and diuretics to ACEi has been shown to be effective in patients with poorly controlled hypertension. The different renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors are reviewed, and the benefit of combination therapies, including amlodipine and indapamide in patients with difficult-to-control hypertension, is investigated. The benefits of lifestyle modifications for these patients are also discussed, with important clinical considerations that are expected to inform patient management in daily clinical practice.
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- Mohamed Hassanein
- Endocrine Department, Dubai Hospital/Dubai Health Authority, Alkhaleej Road, PO Box 7272, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
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- Cardiac Sciences Department, Medical College, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- International Medical Center Hospital (IMC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine & Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital, Durban, South Africa
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- Cardiology Department, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Fujairah Hospital Emirates Health Service, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, 22490, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, 11481, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Gurad Health Affairs, Riyadh, 14611, Saudi Arabia
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Impact of Ramadan intermittent fasting on metabolic and inflammatory profiles in type 2 diabetic patients. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2022; 21:751-758. [PMID: 35673477 PMCID: PMC9167369 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-022-01046-8] [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: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the impact of Ramadan intermittent fasting on metabolic and inflammatory profiles in type 2 diabetic patients (T2D). Methods It was a prospective study including 55 T2D patients treated with oral hypoglycemic drugs, who intended to observe Ramadan fasting in 2019. All participants underwent a questionnaire, a physical examination, laboratory investigations, and a cardiovascular risk assessment using the Framingham score before Ramadan (T0), immediately after Ramadan (T1), and two months after Ramadan (T2). Results The mean age of participants was 54.5 ± 10.1 years. The number of fasted days was 29.3 ± 2.3 days. The mean total daily calorie intake decreased significantly by 19% during Ramadan (p < 10-3). A significant decrease in weight (79.8 ± 12.9 vs 78.4 ± 13.3 kg, p = 0.003), body mass index (29.8 ± 5.4 vs 29.2 ± 5.4 kg/m2, p = 0.004), waist circumference (98.2 ± 9.6 vs 96.3 ± 10.2 cm, p = 0.015), fat body mass (24.3 ± 9.4 vs 23.5 ± 9.7 kg, p = 0.043) was observed at T1. The weight loss was significantly correlated with the number of fasting days (r = 0.348, p = 0.009) and was maintained at T2. Serum fructosamine increased at T1 (303.6 ± 46 vs 333.49 ± 59.49 µmol/L, p < 10-3) and returned to its baseline levels at T2. A significant decrease in insulin (9.7 ± 5.5 vs 7.98 ± 5.05 mIU/L, p = 0.043), fibrinogen (3.7 ± 0.8 vs 3.4 ± 0.6 g/L, p = 0.003), and hs-CRP (4.8 ± 5.7 vs 3.7 ± 4.5 mg/L, p = 0.058) levels was observed at T1. Homocysteine level was significantly higher after Ramadan (12.2 ± 6.2 vs 13.5 ± 6.4 µmol/L, p = 0.001). However, no significant changes were found in blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, HOMA-IR, uric acid, lipids, and white blood cells count. The mean Framingham score decreased insignificantly after Ramadan. Conclusions Ramadan fasting in T2D patients seems to have a favorable impact on anthropometric parameters and inflammatory profile. However, it may cause a transient worsening of glycemic control.
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Hassanein M, Sahay R, Hasan MI, Hussain A, Mittal V, Mohammed R, Shaikh Z, Farishta F, Mohanasundaram S, Naqvi M, Nair A, Ali Z. A Real-World Observational Study of Gla-300 in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Who Fast During Ramadan in the South Asia Region: A Subgroup Analysis of the ORION Study. Diabetes Ther 2022; 13:747-759. [PMID: 35286607 PMCID: PMC8991272 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-022-01234-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In this ORION study subgroup analysis, the safety and effectiveness of insulin glargine 300 U/mL (Gla-300) was evaluated in people from the South Asia region with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) before, during, and after Ramadan, in a real-world setting. METHODS The ORION study was a real-world, prospective, observational, non-comparative study conducted across 11 countries. The current subgroup analysis included participants from the South Asia region (India and Pakistan) who fasted during Ramadan. The primary endpoint was the percentage of participants experiencing ≥ 1 event of severe and/or symptomatic documented hypoglycemia with self-monitored plasma glucose (SMPG) ≤ 70 mg/dL during Ramadan. Secondary endpoints analyzed were changes in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), SMPG, insulin dose, and adverse events (AEs). RESULTS This subgroup analysis included 106 participants from the South Asia region with mean (standard deviation) age of 51.3 (10.9) years and mean number of 29.8 (4.0) fasting days. The number of severe and/or symptomatic documented hypoglycemia events was low in the pre-Ramadan (SMPG ≤ 70 mg/dL: 1 event [0.9%]; SMPG < 54 mg/dL: 1 event [0.9%]) and Ramadan periods (SMPG ≤ 70 mg/dL: 1 event [0.9%]; SMPG < 54 mg/dL: 0 events), and none in the post-Ramadan period. One participant reported severe hypoglycemia (any time of the day: nocturnal or daytime) throughout the pre-Ramadan period. A reduction in HbA1c and FPG levels was seen during the pre- to post-Ramadan period; however, a slight increase in SMPG levels was reported during this same period. Gla-300 daily dose was reduced from 21.6 (9.6) U to 20.2 (8.9) U during the pre-Ramadan to Ramadan period. The incidence of AEs was 1.9%. CONCLUSIONS The real-world data from the ORION study indicate that Gla-300 is effective, with low risk of hypoglycemia, for the management of T2DM during Ramadan in the South Asian population. TRIAL REGISTRATION CTRI/2019/02/017636.
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- Mohamed Hassanein
- Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, 222 Al Khaleej Road, Deira, 7272, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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- Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 500095, Telangana, India
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- Diabetics Institute of Pakistan, Jail Road, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- North West General Hospital, Hayatabad, Peshawar, 25100, Pakistan
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- Delhi Diabetes Care Centre, Sat Nagar, Karol Bagh, Delhi, 110005, India
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- Esani Diabetes and Multispeciality Center, Surya Nagar Colony, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad, 500008, Telangana, India
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- Sir Syed Hospital, Qayyumabad, Karachi, 75640, Pakistan
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- F S Endocrine Centre, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, 500059, Telangana, India
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Hassanein M, Afandi B, Yakoob Ahmedani M, Mohammad Alamoudi R, Alawadi F, Bajaj HS, Basit A, Bennakhi A, El Sayed AA, Hamdy O, Hanif W, Jabbar A, Kleinebreil L, Lessan N, Shaltout I, Mohamad Wan Bebakar W, Abdelgadir E, Abdo S, Al Ozairi E, Al Saleh Y, Alarouj M, Ali T, Ali Almadani A, Helmy Assaad-Khalil S, Bashier AMK, Arifi Beshyah S, Buyukbese MA, Ahmad Chowdhury T, Norou Diop S, Samir Elbarbary N, Elhadd TA, Eliana F, Ezzat Faris M, Hafidh K, Hussein Z, Iraqi H, Kaplan W, Khan TS, Khunti K, Maher S, Malek R, Malik RA, Mohamed M, Sayed Kamel Mohamed M, Ahmed Mohamed N, Pathan S, Rashid F, Sahay RK, Taha Salih B, Sandid MA, Shaikh S, Slim I, Tayeb K, Mohd Yusof BN, Binte Zainudin S. Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical guidelines 2021. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2022; 185:109185. [PMID: 35016991 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.109185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all healthy Muslims from the age of puberty. Though individuals with some illness and serious medical conditions, including some people with diabetes, can be exempted from fasting, many will fast anyway. It is of paramount importance that people with diabetes that fast are given the appropriate guidance and receive proper care. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Diabetes and Ramadan (DaR) International Alliance have come together to provide a substantial update to the previous guidelines. This update includes key information on fasting during Ramadan with type 1 diabetes, the management of diabetes in people of elderly ages and pregnant women, the effects of Ramadan on one's mental wellbeing, changes to the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications, and areas of future research. The IDF-DAR Diabetes and Ramadan Practical Guidelines 2021 seek to improve upon the awareness, knowledge and management of diabetes during Ramadan, and to provide real-world recommendations to health professionals and the people with diabetes who choose to fast.
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- Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
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- Bankstown - Lidcombe Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, KSA
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- Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Medicine, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop De Dakar, Senegal
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- Endocrinologie et Maladies Métaboliques, CHU de Rabat, Maroc
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- University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes UK, Meethi Zindagi Pakistan, Baqai Institute Pakistan, MywayDiabetes UK, Digibete UK
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- Department of internal Medicine, Setif hospital University, Algeria
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- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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- International Diabetes Federation, Brussels, Belgium
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- Multidisciplinary Private Clinic "Les Oliviers", Sousse, Tunisia
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Raza SA, Akram J, Aamir AH, Ahmedani Y, Hassan MI. Evaluation of the effectiveness and tolerability of gliclazide modified release 60 mg in patients with type 2 diabetes observing fasting during Ramadan in Pakistan: An analysis from the global DIA-RAMADAN study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2021; 181:109086. [PMID: 34634390 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.109086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AIM To assess safety and effectiveness of gliclazide MR 60 mg in people with controlled or suboptimal controlled T2DM treated with breakable gliclazide MR 60 mg formulation. METHOD This study data has been extracted from an international, observational study conducted in nine Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Total 220 patients with T2DM were recruited from Pakistan. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients reporting at least 1 symptomatic HE, whereas secondary endpoints were changes in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) %, fasting plasma glucose (FPG) mg/dL, and body weight (kg) and proportion of patients reporting any HE (confirmed or severe), between inclusion visit (V0) and end of the study visit (V1). RESULTS During Ramadan, 3.6% (n = 8/220) patients had experienced at least one symptomatic HEs. A significant (p-value < 0.001) reduction was observed in HbA1c: (mean [SD]) (-0.4 [0.9] %), and body weight (-0.7 [4.8] kg). Thirteen adverse events (AEs) unrelated to gliclazide MR were reported during the study pre-Ramadan and post-Ramadan periods. CONCLUSION This study shows safety and effectiveness profile of gliclazide MR 60 mg by emphasizing on the low risk of HEs, effective glycaemic control and body weight reduction in T2DM patients, who are inclined to fasting during Ramadan.
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology, Karachi, Pakistan
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Wangnoo S, Shunmugavelu M, Reddy SVB, Negalur V, Godbole S, Dhandhania VK, Krishna N, Gaurav K. Role of Gliclazide in safely navigating type 2 diabetes mellitus patients towards euglycemia: Expert opinion from India. ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.endmts.2021.100102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Al-Saleh Y, Sabico S, Al-Furqani A, Jayyousi A, Alromaihi D, Ba-Essa E, Alawadi F, Alkaabi J, Hassanein M, Al-Sifri S, Saleh S, Alessa T, Al-Daghri NM. Sulfonylureas in the Current Practice of Type 2 Diabetes Management: Are They All the Same? Consensus from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries Advisory Board on Sulfonylureas. Diabetes Ther 2021; 12:2115-2132. [PMID: 33983614 PMCID: PMC8342668 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-021-01059-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Since their inception in the commercial market in the mid-twentieth century, sulfonylureas (SUs) have remained a therapeutic option in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Despite their established glucose-lowering effects, there is no consensus among global experts and modern guidelines regarding the priority of SUs in relation to other therapeutic options, given the lack of evidence that SUs are associated with a low risk of macrovascular events and excess mortality. However, findings from recent trials and real-time observations have resolved this contentious issue somewhat, albeit to varying degrees. The present consensus discusses the role of SUs in contemporary diabetes management in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Regional experts from these countries gathered virtually to formulate a consensus following presentations of topics relevant to SU therapy with an emphasis on gliclazide, including long-term efficacy, cost, end-organ benefits, and side effects, based on up-to-date evidence. The present narrative review reflects the conclusions of this assembly and provides a platform upon which future guidelines for the use of SUs in the GCC can be tailored.
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- Yousef Al-Saleh
- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, 22490, Saudi Arabia.
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, 11481, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, Riyadh, 14611, Saudi Arabia.
- Chair for Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Chair for Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Endocrine and Diabetes Section, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar
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- King Hamad University Hospital, Busaiteen, Bahrain
- Medical University of Bahrain, Busaiteen, Bahrain
- Bahrain Diabetes Society, Manama, Bahrain
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- Endocrine Department, Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Endocrine Department, Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Chair for Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Hassanein M, Al Sifri S, Shaikh S, Raza SA, Akram J, Rudijanto A, Shaltout I, Fariduddin M, Mohamed WMIBW, Al Awadi F, Durocher A, Cortese V, Alessa T. Descriptive Regional Subanalysis of a Real-World Study in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Gliclazide MR During Fasting: DIA-RAMADAN. Diabetes Ther 2021; 12:1703-1719. [PMID: 33974216 PMCID: PMC8179867 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-021-01067-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To analyse the safety and effectiveness of gliclazide modified release (MR) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus participating in Ramadan from three geographically and culturally different regions of the world included in the DIA-RAMADAN study. METHODS DIA-RAMADAN was a real-world, observational, international, non-comparative study. The global study population was divided into three regional subgroups, with data gathered at inclusion 6-8 weeks prior to Ramadan (V0), during Ramadan (4.5 weeks) and 4-6 weeks after Ramadan (V1). Primary endpoint was the proportion of patients reporting ≥ 1 symptomatic hypoglycaemic events (HE), which were collected using a patient diary along with other adverse events. RESULTS Patient numbers from the three regions were n = 564 (46.5%; Indian sub-continent), n = 354 (29.1%; Middle East) and n = 296 (24.4%; South-East Asia). Patient baseline characteristics, demographics, fasting habits and antidiabetic treatments varied between regions. There were similar proportions of symptomatic HE between regions, with no severe HE. Significant weight reductions were observed in all regions following Ramadan, along with reductions in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose. CONCLUSION These real-world study data indicate that gliclazide MR is safe and effective for management of type 2 diabetes during Ramadan in all three regions studied as part of DIA-RAMADAN. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT04132934. INFOGRAPHIC.
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- Mohamed Hassanein
- Department of Endocrinology, Dubai Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Endocrinology, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
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- University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University/Dr., Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
- School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Dubai Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Servier Global Medical and Patient Affairs-Diabetes, 35 rue de Verdun, 92284, Suresnes Cedex, France.
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- Servier Global Medical and Patient Affairs-Diabetes, 35 rue de Verdun, 92284, Suresnes Cedex, France
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Abdelrahim D, Faris ME, Hassanein M, Shakir AZ, Yusuf AM, Almeneessier AS, BaHammam AS. Impact of Ramadan Diurnal Intermittent Fasting on Hypoglycemic Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:624423. [PMID: 33763029 PMCID: PMC7984365 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.624423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Ramadan is the 9th month of the lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food and drink between dawn and sunset for 30 consecutive days. Ramadan fasting is observed by all healthy Muslim adults, as well many Muslims with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Hypoglycemic events (HE) are a serious complication associated with diabetes management and are associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. Conflicting results have been reported concerning the incidence of HE among people with T2DM observing Ramadan fasting. This review summarizes available scientific evidence on the occurrence of HE and the effects of different moderators on the incidence of HE among patients with T2DM during Ramadan. We conducted a systematic review of available observational studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for patients with T2DM who fasted during Ramadan, with HE as the primary outcome. Ten databases were searched for relevant studies from inception until October 31, 2020. In total, 68 studies (35 RCTs and 33 observational studies) met the inclusion criteria. Non-sulfonylureas hypoglycemic medications showed superior effects in lowering the incidence of HE over sulfonylureas hypoglycemic medications. Variable moderators were associated with experiencing HE during Ramadan in both observational studies and RCTs, including sex, geographical location, body anthropometric indicators, season, dietary behaviors, fasting duration, time since diagnosis, and pre-fasting education. This comprehensive systematic review covered the largest number of observational and clinical studies investigating the impact of Ramadan on HE among patients with T2DM. The study highlights the significance of different moderators that influence the effect of Ramadan fasting on HE, including dietary behaviors, fasting time duration, sex, season, country, pre-fasting education, age, and time since diagnosis. The study also highlighted the impact of different hypoglycemic medications on HE and noted the superiority of non-sulfonylureas over sulfonylureas hypoglycemic medications in lowering the risk for hypoglycemia in people with T2DM during Ramadan fasting.
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- Dana Abdelrahim
- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- *Correspondence: Ahmed S. BaHammam, ; MoezAlIslam E. Faris, ;
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- Endocrine Department, Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, The University Sleep Disorders Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Ahmed S. BaHammam, ; MoezAlIslam E. Faris, ;
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Ahmed SH, Chowdhury TA, Hussain S, Syed A, Karamat A, Helmy A, Waqar S, Ali S, Dabhad A, Seal ST, Hodgkinson A, Azmi S, Ghouri N. Ramadan and Diabetes: A Narrative Review and Practice Update. Diabetes Ther 2020; 11:1-44. [PMID: 32922560 PMCID: PMC7480213 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-020-00886-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Fasting in the Islamic month of Ramadan is obligatory for all sane, healthy adult Muslims. The length of the day varies significantly in temperate regions-typically lasting ≥ 18 h during peak summer in the UK. The synodic nature of the Islamic calendar means that Ramadan migrates across all four seasons over an approximately 33-year cycle. Despite valid exemptions, there is an intense desire to fast during this month, even among those who are considered to be at high risk, including many individuals with diabetes mellitus. In this review we explore the current scientific and clinical evidence on fasting in patients with diabetes mellitus, focussing on type 2 diabetes mellitus and type 1 diabetes mellitus, with brief reviews on pregnancy, pancreatic diabetes, bariatric surgery, the elderly population and current practice guidelines. We also make recommendations on the management of diabetes patients during the month of Ramadan. Many patients admit to a do-it-yourself approach to diabetes mellitus management during Ramadan, largely due to an under-appreciation of the risks and implications of the rigors of fasting on their health. Part of the issue may also lie with a healthcare professional's perceived inability to grasp the religious sensitivities of Muslims in relation to disease management. Thus, the pre-Ramadan assessment is crucial to ensure a safe Ramadan experience. Diabetes patients can be risk-stratified from low, medium to high or very high risk during the pre-Ramadan assessment and counselled accordingly. Those who are assessed to be at high to very high risk are advised not to fast. The current COVID-19 pandemic upgrades those in the high-risk category to very high risk; hence a significant number of diabetes patients may fall under the penumbra of the 'not to fast' advisory. We recognize that fasting is a personal choice and if a person chooses to fast despite advice to the contrary, he/she should be adequately supported and monitored closely during Ramadan and for a brief period thereafter. Current advancements in insulin delivery and glucose monitoring technologies are useful adjuncts to strategies for supporting type 1 diabetes patients considered to be high risk as well as 'high-risk' type 2 patients manage their diabetes during Ramadan. Although there is a lack of formal trial data, there is sufficient evidence across the different classes of therapeutic hypoglycaemic agents in terms of safety and efficacy to enable informed decision-making and provide a breadth of therapeutic options for the patient and the healthcare professional, even if the professional advice is to abstain. Thus, Ramadan provides an excellent opportunity for patient engagement to discuss important aspects of management, to improve control in the short term during Ramadan and to help the observants understand that the metabolic gains achieved during Ramadan are also sustainable in the other months of the year by maintaining a dietary and behavioural discipline. The application of this understanding can potentially prevent long-term complications. ELECTRONIC SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL The online version of this article (10.1007/s13300-020-00886-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Syed H. Ahmed
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Medicine, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Department of Diabetes, School of Life Course Sciences, King’s College London, London, UK
- Institute of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity, King’s Health Partners, London, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Medicine, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- NHS South East London Clinical Commissioning Group, London, UK
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Manchester Diabetes Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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Khunti K, Hassanein M, Lee MK, Mohan V, Amod A. Role of Gliclazide MR in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: Report of a Symposium on Real-World Evidence and New Perspectives. Diabetes Ther 2020; 11:33-48. [PMID: 32440835 PMCID: PMC7415040 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-020-00833-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who require additional glucose-lowering on top of first-line metformin monotherapy, sulfonylureas are the most common choice for second-line therapy followed by dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitors (DPP-4i). This article summarises presentations at a symposium entitled "Real-World Evidence and New Perspectives with Gliclazide MR" held at the International Diabetes Federation Congress in Busan, South Korea on 4 December 2019. Although guideline recommendations vary between countries, the guidelines with the highest quality ratings include sulfonylureas as one of the preferred choices as second-line therapy for T2DM. Data from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have consistently demonstrated that sulfonylureas are effective glucose-lowering agents and that the risk of severe hypoglycaemia with these agents is low. In addition, both RCTs and real-world observational studies have shown no increased risk of mortality or cardiovascular disease with the use of newer-generation sulfonylureas compared with other classes of glucose-lowering treatments. However, differences between sulfonylureas do exist, with gliclazide being associated with a significantly lower risk of mortality or cardiovascular mortality compared with glibenclamide, as well as the lowest incidence of severe hypoglycaemia compared with other agents in this class. Recent real-world studies into the effectiveness and safety of gliclazide appear to confirm these findings, and publication of new data from these studies in patients with T2DM in the UK, and in Muslim patients who are fasting during Ramadan, are awaited with interest. Another study being undertaken with gliclazide is a pan-India study in patients with maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) subtypes 1, 3 and 12. Patients with these MODY subtypes respond particularly well to sulfonylurea treatment, and sulfonylureas are the first-line agents of choice in these patients. These new and ongoing studies will add to the cumulative data on the efficacy and safety of certain sulfonylureas in patients with diabetes.
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- Kamlesh Khunti
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, Dubai Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital-Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Gumi, Kyungsangbuk-do, 39371, South Korea
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- Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital and Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, Durban, South Africa
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