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Ahmed M, Shafiq A, Javaid H, Jain H, Nashwan AJ, Tul‐Ain Q, Basit J. Clinical Outcomes With Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec Versus Once-Daily Insulin Glargine U100 in Insulin-Naïve and Previously Insulin-Treated Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab 2024; 7:e00480. [PMID: 38659132 PMCID: PMC11043492 DOI: 10.1002/edm2.480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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AIMS The once-weekly insulin icodec, a new basal insulin analog, may positively support a reduction in injection frequency and improve adherence to therapy in type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of insulin icodec compared with those of once-daily glargine U100. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Library from inception till September 2023. Data about clinical outcomes in both groups were extracted. Forest plots were generated using the random-effects model by pooling odds ratios (ORs) and mean differences (MDs). RESULTS Five randomised controlled trials and 2019 individuals with T2DM were included. In the pooled analysis, time in range was significantly higher (MD = 4.35; 95% CI: 1.65 to 7.05; p = 0.002) in the icodec group than in the once-daily glargine group. The HbA1c levels were significantly reduced (MD = -0.13; 95% CI: -0.24 to -0.03; p = 0.02) in the weekly icodec group compared with those in the once-daily glargine group. The weight gain was significantly less in the glargine group than in the weekly icodec group (MD = 0.41; 95% CI: 0.04 to 0.78; p = 0.03); however, in the subgroup analysis, this change became statistically insignificant in both insulin-naïve and previously insulin-treated individuals. The results were comparable across two groups for fasting plasma glucose levels, hypoglycaemia alert (Level 1), clinically significant (Level 2) or severe hypoglycaemia (Level 3), and adverse events. CONCLUSION Insulin icodec was associated with a reduction in glycated haemoglobin levels and higher time in range, with a similar safety profile as compared to insulin glargine U100. However, further evidence is still needed to reach a definitive conclusion.
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- Mushood Ahmed
- Department of MedicineRawalpindi Medical UniversityRawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of MedicineDow University of Health SciencesKarachiPakistan
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- Department of MedicineAllama Iqbal Medical CollegeLahorePakistan
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- Department of Internal MedicineAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)JodhpurIndia
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- Department of PharmacologyShifa Tameer‐e‐Millat UniversityIslamabadPakistan
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- Department of MedicineRawalpindi Medical UniversityRawalpindiPakistan
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Argano C, Priola L, Manno F, Corrao S. What Is the Role of Basal Weekly Insulin in Clinical Practice? The State of the Art. Biomedicines 2024; 12:900. [PMID: 38672255 PMCID: PMC11048618 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Despite the advent of innovative therapies in the treatment of diabetes, ever-increasing awareness is still directed to the role of insulin since it has continued to be at the centre of diabetes therapy for decades, as a therapeutic integration of innovative agents in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as the only replacement therapy in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and also in gestational diabetes. In this context, the study of molecules such as weekly basal insulins, both for their technological and pharmacodynamic innovation and their manageability and undoubted benefits in compliance with drug therapy, can only be a turning point in diabetes and for all its phenotypes. This review aims to provide insight into the knowledge of basal weekly insulins and their use in type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus by examining their safety, efficacy, manageability and increased therapeutic compliance.
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- Christiano Argano
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Relevance and High Specialization Hospital Trust ARNAS Civico, Di Cristina, Benfratelli, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (L.P.); (F.M.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Relevance and High Specialization Hospital Trust ARNAS Civico, Di Cristina, Benfratelli, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (L.P.); (F.M.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Relevance and High Specialization Hospital Trust ARNAS Civico, Di Cristina, Benfratelli, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (L.P.); (F.M.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Relevance and High Specialization Hospital Trust ARNAS Civico, Di Cristina, Benfratelli, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (L.P.); (F.M.); (S.C.)
- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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Ingrasciotta Y, Vitturi G, Trifirò G. Pharmacological and Benefit-Risk Profile of Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Administration (Icodec): Addressing Patients' Unmet Needs and Exploring Future Applications. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2113. [PMID: 38610878 PMCID: PMC11012332 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease affecting over 500 million people worldwide, which leads to severe complications and to millions of deaths yearly. When therapeutic goals are not reached with diet, physical activity, or non-insulin drugs, starting/adding insulin treatment is recommended by international guidelines. A novel recombinant insulin is icodec, a once-weekly insulin that successfully completed phase III trials and that has recently obtained the marketing authorization approval from the European Medicines Agency. This narrative review aims to assess icodec pharmacological and clinical features concerning evidence on benefit-risk profile, as compared to other basal insulins, addressing the potential impact on patients' unmet needs. Icodec is a full agonist, recombinant human insulin analogue characterized by an ultra-long half-life (196 h), enabling its use in once-weekly administration. Phase III randomized clinical trials involving more than 4000 diabetic patients, mostly type 2 DM, documented non-inferiority of icodec, as compared to currently available basal insulins, in terms of estimated mean reduction of glycated hemoglobin levels; a superiority of icodec, compared to control, was confirmed in insulin-naïve patients (ONWARDS 1, 3, and 5), and in patients previously treated with basal insulin (ONWARDS 2). Icodec safety profile was comparable to the currently available basal insulins. Once-weekly icodec has the potential to improve patients' adherence, thus positively influencing patients' treatment satisfaction as well as quality of life, especially in type 2 DM insulin-naïve patients. An improved adherence might positively influence glycemic target achievement, reduce overall healthcare costs and overcome some of the unmet patients' needs. Icodec has the potential to emerge as a landmark achievement in the evolution of insulin therapy, with a positive impact also for the National Health Services and the whole society.
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- Ylenia Ingrasciotta
- Diagnostic and Public Health Department, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (Y.I.); (G.V.)
- Academic Spin-off “Innovative Solutions for Medical Prediction and Big Data Integration in Real World Setting Srl—INSPIRE SRL”, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Public Health Department, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (Y.I.); (G.V.)
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- Diagnostic and Public Health Department, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (Y.I.); (G.V.)
- Academic Spin-off “Innovative Solutions for Medical Prediction and Big Data Integration in Real World Setting Srl—INSPIRE SRL”, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
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Barmanray RD, Kyi M, Rayman G, Rushakoff R, Newland-Jones P, Fourlanos S. Insulin icodec use in hospital settings: Considerations for once-weekly basal insulin therapy in hospital glycaemic management practice. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2024; 211:111660. [PMID: 38583781 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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- Rahul D Barmanray
- Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, 3000, Australia; Department of Medicine (Royal Melbourne Hospital), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 3000, Australia; Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 3000, Australia.
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- Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, 3000, Australia; Department of Medicine (Royal Melbourne Hospital), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 3000, Australia; Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 3000, Australia
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Ipswich Hospital, East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation NHS Trust, Ipswich, IP4 5PD, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94115, United States of America
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom; Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, 3000, Australia; Department of Medicine (Royal Melbourne Hospital), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 3000, Australia; Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 3000, Australia.
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Tsai YY, Gu YS, Jiang YD. An update of contemporary insulin therapy. J Diabetes Investig 2024. [PMID: 38571372 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.14212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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- Yuan-Yu Tsai
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Bajaj HS, Ásbjörnsdóttir B, Carstensen L, Laugesen C, Mathieu C, Philis-Tsimikas A, Battelino T. Continuous Glucose Monitoring-Based Metrics and Hypoglycemia Duration in Insulin-Experienced Individuals With Long-standing Type 2 Diabetes Switched From a Daily Basal Insulin to Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec: Post Hoc Analysis of ONWARDS 2 and ONWARDS 4. Diabetes Care 2024; 47:729-738. [PMID: 38380954 DOI: 10.2337/dc23-2136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This post hoc analysis assessed continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)-based metrics and hypoglycemia duration with once-weekly insulin icodec versus once-daily basal insulin analogs in insulin-experienced individuals with long-standing type 2 diabetes from two 26-week phase 3a trials (ONWARDS 2 and ONWARDS 4). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Time in range (TIR) (3.9-10.0 mmol/L), time above range (TAR) (>10.0 mmol/L), and time below range (TBR) (<3.9 mmol/L and <3.0 mmol/L) were assessed during three CGM time periods (switch [weeks 0-4], end of treatment [weeks 22-26], and follow-up [weeks 27-31]) for icodec versus comparators (ONWARDS 2, insulin degludec [basal regimen]; ONWARDS 4, insulin glargine U100 [basal-bolus regimen]) using double-blind CGM data. CGM-derived hypoglycemic episode duration (<3.9 mmol/L) was assessed. RESULTS In both trials, there were no statistically significant differences in TIR, TAR, or TBR (<3.0 mmol/L) for icodec versus comparators across all time periods. In the end-of-treatment period, mean TIR was 63.1% (icodec) vs. 59.5% (degludec) in ONWARDS 2 and 66.9% (icodec) vs. 66.4% (glargine U100) in ONWARDS 4. Mean TBR <3.9 mmol/L and <3.0 mmol/L remained within recommended targets (<4% and <1%, respectively) across time periods and treatment arms. Hypoglycemic episode duration (<3.9 mmol/L) was comparable across time periods and treatment arms (median duration ≤40 min). CONCLUSIONS In insulin-experienced participants with long-standing type 2 diabetes, CGM-based TIR, TAR, and CGM-derived hypoglycemia duration (<3.9 mmol/L) were comparable for icodec and once-daily basal insulin analogs during all time periods. TBR remained within recommended targets.
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- Clinical and Experimental Endocrinology, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Galdón Sanz-Pastor A, Justel Enríquez A, Sánchez Bao A, Ampudia-Blasco FJ. Current barriers to initiating insulin therapy in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1366368. [PMID: 38559691 PMCID: PMC10979640 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1366368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Insulin is an essential drug in the treatment of diabetes, often necessary for managing hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It should be considered in cases of severe hyperglycemia requiring hospitalization, after the failure of other treatments, in advanced chronic kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, post-transplant diabetes, or during pregnancy. Moreover, in specific patient subgroups, early initiation of insulin is crucial for hyperglycemia control and prevention of chronic complications. Clinical guidelines recommend initiating insulin when other treatments fail, although there are barriers that may delay its initiation. The timing of initiation depends on individual patient characteristics. Typically, insulinization starts by adding basal insulin to the patient's existing treatment and, if necessary, progresses by gradually introducing prandial insulin. Several barriers have been identified that hinder the initiation of insulin, including fear of hypoglycemia, lack of adherence, the need for glucose monitoring, the injection method of insulin administration, social rejection associated with the stigma of injections, weight gain, a sense of therapeutic failure at initiation, lack of experience among some healthcare professionals, and the delayed and reactive positioning of insulin in recent clinical guidelines. These barriers contribute, among other factors, to therapeutic inertia in initiating and intensifying insulin treatment and to patients' non-adherence. In this context, the development of once-weekly insulin formulations could improve initial acceptance, adherence, treatment satisfaction, and consequently, the quality of life for patients. Currently, two once-weekly basal insulins, insulin icodec and basal insulin BIF, which are in different stages of clinical development, may help. Their longer half-life translates to lower variability and reduced risk of hypoglycemia. This review addresses the need for insulin in T2DM, its positioning in clinical guidelines under specific circumstances, the current barriers to initiating and intensifying insulin treatment, and the potential role of once-weekly insulin formulations as a potential solution to facilitate timely initiation of insulinization, which would reduce therapeutic inertia and achieve better early control in people with T2DM.
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- Alba Galdón Sanz-Pastor
- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, La Princesa University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Ferrol University Hospital Complex, Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Medicine Faculty, University of Valencia (UV), Valencia, Spain
- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Clinic University Hospital of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- INCLIVA Biomedical Research Institute, Valencia, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center for Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases (CIBERDEM), Biomedical Research Networking Center (CIBER) of Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases, Madrid, Spain
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Hadid S, Zhang E, Frishman WH, Brutsaert E. Insulin's Legacy: A Century of Breakthroughs and Innovation. Cardiol Rev 2024:00045415-990000000-00229. [PMID: 38477588 DOI: 10.1097/crd.0000000000000680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The clinical use of insulin to treat diabetes started just over 100 years ago. The past century has witnessed remarkable innovations in insulin therapy, evolving from animal organ extracts to bioengineered human insulins with ultra-rapid onset or prolonged action. Insulin delivery systems have also progressed to current automated insulin delivery systems. In this review, we discuss the history of insulin and the pharmacology and therapeutic indications for a variety of available insulins, especially newer analog insulins. We highlight recent advances in insulin pump therapy and review evidence on the therapeutic benefits of automated insulin delivery. As with any form of progress, there have been setbacks, and insulin has recently faced an affordability crisis. We address the challenges of insulin accessibility, along with recent progress to improve insulin affordability. Finally, we mention research on glucose-responsive insulins and hepato-preferential insulins that are likely to shape the future of insulin therapy.
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- Somar Hadid
- From the School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla NY
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- From the School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla NY
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- From the School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla NY
- Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla NY
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- From the School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla NY
- Department of Endocrinology, Westchester Medical Center, Hawthorne NY
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Danne T, Heinemann L, Pieber TR. New Insulins, Biosimilars, and Insulin Therapy. Diabetes Technol Ther 2024; 26:S45-S67. [PMID: 38441455 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2024.2504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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- Thomas Danne
- Diabetes-Zentrum für Kinder and Jugendliche, Kinder- und Jugendkrankenhaus "AUF DER BULT," Hannover, Germany
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- Science Consulting in Diabetes GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Vaidya S, Atal S, Joshi R. Willingness to Pay (WTP) for Newer Treatment Options for Diabetes: A Study Among Patients at a Tertiary Care Centre. Cureus 2024; 16:e56103. [PMID: 38618372 PMCID: PMC11009894 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses a substantial burden globally and particularly in India, affecting health, finances, and overall quality of life. The management of this condition relies on lifestyle modifications and advanced pharmacological interventions, with emerging drugs showing promise in areas such as administration, side effects, efficacy, and cardiovascular benefits. However, their market penetration is hindered by high costs. Understanding the target population's expectations and willingness to pay (WTP) for these drugs is crucial. WTP, a key concept in behavioral science, reflects the maximum price consumers are willing to pay for a product, aiding in healthcare cost-effectiveness evaluations. Despite its relevance, only one WTP study has been conducted in the Indian context for diabetes. This study explores WTP for two novel drugs: oral semaglutide and icodec (weekly insulin). Material and methods This observational study, conducted in a diabetes specialty clinic and telemedicine facility in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India, involved adults (18-80 years) diagnosed with T2DM. Data collection adhered to ethical guidelines, and participants provided written informed consent. Face-to-face interviews were employed to gather socio-economic, demographic, and medical details. Participants estimated their WTP for oral semaglutide and weekly insulin, considering reference ranges for existing antidiabetic treatments. Statistical analyses, including t-tests and analysis of variance, explored sociodemographic and clinical factors influencing WTP. Results Of 105 approached patients, 87 (74.3%) participated. The majority were males (55.2%) with an average age of 57.2 years. The average WTP for oral semaglutide was INR 9.35±5.66 per pill, significantly lower than its market price (INR 315). For weekly insulin (icodec), the WTP was INR 157.25±112.60 per dose. Subgroup analyses revealed no significant correlations based on sociodemographic or clinical parameters. Conclusion This study demonstrated the feasibility of WTP assessments in an Indian outpatient setting, revealing a substantial cost disparity between patients' WTP for oral semaglutide and its market price. The findings underscore the importance of considering WTP in introducing new diabetes medications in India, offering valuable insights for healthcare decision-makers and developers.
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- Shrutangi Vaidya
- Endocrinology and Diabetes, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Bhopal, IND
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- Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Bhopal, IND
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- Internal Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Bhopal, IND
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Shetty S, Suvarna R. Efficacy and safety of once-weekly insulin icodec in type 2 diabetes: A meta-analysis of ONWARDS phase 3 randomized controlled trials. Diabetes Obes Metab 2024; 26:1069-1081. [PMID: 38192022 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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AIM Insulin icodec is a novel ultra-long action basal insulin analogue designed for once-weekly administration. With the merit of once-a-week administration, it promises better adherence and greater treatment satisfaction because of reduced injection frequency. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the efficacy and safety of once-weekly insulin icodec in comparison with other basal insulin analogues in the management of type 2 diabetes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The PRISMA guidelines were followed during the conduct of this study. For the eligible studies, five databases and ClinicalTrials.gov were screened until July 2023. All randomized controlled trials comparing the efficacy and safety of insulin icodec in type 2 diabetes versus other insulin analogues were included. The extracted data were then analysed for meta-analysis using RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS Five clinical trials with 3764 participants were included. The meta-analysis showed that once-weekly insulin icodec had higher glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) reduction [mean difference -0.17%, 95% confidence interval (CI; -0.28 to -0.06), p = .003], with no significant difference in fasting plasma glucose compared with other insulin analogues. HbA1c achievement <7% [odds ratio 1.51, 95% CI (1.14-1.99), p = .004] and HbA1c achievement <7% without hypoglycaemia [odds ratio 1.45, 95% CI (1.26-1.67), p < .00001] were observed in higher proportions with insulin icodec compared with the comparator group. The percentage of time spent in the target glycaemic range was comparatively similar between insulin icodec and the comparator [mean difference 2.42%, 95% CI (0.01-4.84), p = .05]. There was a significantly higher incidence of level 1 hypoglycaemia with insulin icodec but no significant difference was seen for the incidence of levels 2, 3 and combined 2/3 hypoglycaemia. Any adverse events and adverse events related to basal insulin were comparably similar in insulin icodec and comparators. The subgroup analysis of once-weekly insulin icodec with individual insulin analogues (glargine U100 and degludec) showed that insulin icodec had similar efficacy with insulin glargine U100 but superior efficacy with higher HbA1c reduction with insulin icodec compared with insulin degludec. The safety profile was comparable between insulin icodec and glargine U100, whereas insulin icodec reported higher incidence of hypoglycaemia events and any adverse events when compared with degludec. CONCLUSION Once-weekly insulin icodec showed a better HbA1c reduction with a higher proportion of patients achieving HbA1c targets in comparison with once-daily basal insulin analogues. They were no major safety concerns with respect to hypoglycaemia or adverse events.
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- Sahana Shetty
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Department of Endocrinology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
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- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Department of Endocrinology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
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Chong K, Chang JKJ, Chuang LM. Recent advances in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus using new drug therapies. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2024; 40:212-220. [PMID: 38183334 DOI: 10.1002/kjm2.12800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024] Open
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Several recent advances provide multiple health benefits to individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Pharmacological therapy is governed by person-centered factors, including comorbidities and treatment goals. Adults with T2DM who have an established/high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, and/or chronic kidney disease, require a treatment regimen that includes agents that are proven to reduce cardiorenal risk. Weight management plays a key role in reducing glucose for patients with T2DM. A glucose-reduction treatment regimen must consider weight management. Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors reduce the risk of heart failure, cardiovascular and renal events. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists allow better control of glycemia, promote weight loss and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Newer Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 dual agonist, which activate GIP and GLP-1 receptors improve glycemic control and promote greater weight loss than GLP-1 receptor agonists. Several novel drugs are in the clinical development phase. This review pertains to recent advances in pharmacological management of type 2 diabetes.
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- Keong Chong
- Department of Internal Medicine, Min-Sheng General Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Mukhopadhyay P, Chatterjee P, Pandit K, Sanyal D, Ghosh S. Once-weekly Insulin Icodec as Compared to Once-daily Basal Insulins: A Meta-analysis. Endocr Pract 2024; 30:128-134. [PMID: 37984730 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2023.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Once-weekly basal insulin icodec has been tested in clinical trials for efficacy and safety over currently available glargine-100 and degludec in different clinical settings for type 2 diabetes. We performed this meta-analysis to evaluate its overall safety and efficacy as compared to glargine-100 and degludec (nonicodec), from all available randomized controlled trials. METHODS Seven trials comparing once-daily basal insulin analogs to once-weekly basal insulin icodec were included. Based on available information, outcomes in terms of HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose reduction, and increase in time in range (TIR) were compared. Side-effects were compared for overall hypoglycemia, severe hypoglycemia, and weight gain. The pooled effect size for continuously distributed data was measured as a reduction in "estimated differences in mean (with 95% CI)." For categorical data, the pooled effect size was measured as the Mantel-Haenszel risk ratio (with 95% CI). RESULTS Analyzing against the nonicodec comparators together, the "estimated mean changes" in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose favoring icodec were -0.22% (-0.35, -0.10) and -1.59 mg% (-9.26, 6.08) respectively. The "estimated mean increment" in weight for icodec was 0.64 kg (0.61, 0.67). The "estimated mean percentage" increment in TIR for icodec was 4.24% (2.99, 5.49). The Mantel-Haenszel risk ratios for all hypoglycemic events and severe hypoglycemia for icodec were 1.24 (1.02, 1.50) (P = .03) and 0.81 (0.31, 2.08) (P is not significant), respectively, suggesting a 24% increased incidence of all hypoglycemia with icodec. CONCLUSION Once-weekly basal insulin icodec as compared to once-daily basal insulin analogs had a slight increase in the risk of overall hypoglycemia and weight gain, without any difference in severe hypoglycemia, with similar glycemic control (in terms of fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, and TIR).
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- Pradip Mukhopadhyay
- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, KPC Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; Department of Medicine, KPC Medical College & Hospital, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Kahan BC, Morris TP, Cro S. We must let the research question drive study methods. BMJ 2024; 384:q173. [PMID: 38262675 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.q173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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- Brennan C Kahan
- MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL, University College London, London, UK
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- MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL, University College London, London, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Rosenstock J, Juneja R, Beals JM, Moyers JS, Ilag L, McCrimmon RJ. The Basis for Weekly Insulin Therapy: Evolving Evidence With Insulin Icodec and Insulin Efsitora Alfa. Endocr Rev 2024:bnad037. [PMID: 38224978 DOI: 10.1210/endrev/bnad037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Basal insulin continues to be a vital part of therapy for many people with diabetes. First attempts to prolong the duration of insulin formulations were through the development of suspensions that required homogenization prior to injection. These insulins, which required once- or twice-daily injections, introduced wide variations in insulin exposure contributing to unpredictable effects on glycemia. Advances over the last 2 decades have resulted in long-acting, soluble basal insulin analogues with prolonged and less variable pharmacokinetic exposure, improving their efficacy and safety, notably by reducing nocturnal hypoglycemia. However, adherence and persistence with once-daily basal insulin treatment remains low for many reasons including hypoglycemia concerns and treatment burden. A soluble basal insulin with a longer and flatter exposure profile could reduce pharmacodynamic variability, potentially reducing hypoglycemia, have similar efficacy to once-daily basal insulins, simplify dosing regimens, and improve treatment adherence. Insulin icodec (Novo Nordisk) and insulin efsitora alfa (basal insulin Fc [BIF], Eli Lilly and Company) are 2 such insulins designed for once-weekly administration, which have the potential to provide a further advance in basal insulin replacement. Icodec and efsitora phase 2 clinical trials, as well as data from the phase 3 icodec program indicate that once-weekly insulins provide comparable glycemic control to once-daily analogues, with a similar risk of hypoglycemia. This manuscript details the technology used in the development of once-weekly basal insulins. It highlights the clinical rationale and potential benefits of these weekly insulins while also discussing the limitations and challenges these molecules could pose in clinical practice.
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- Julio Rosenstock
- Velocity Clinical Research at Medical City, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
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- Lilly Diabetes and Obesity, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA
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- Lilly Diabetes and Obesity, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA
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- Lilly Diabetes and Obesity, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA
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- Lilly Diabetes and Obesity, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK
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Abuelazm M, Ibrahim AA, Khlidj Y, Badr A, Amin AM, Elzeftawy MA, Gowaily I, Elsaeidy AS, Abdelazeem B. Once-weekly Insulin Icodec Versus Once-daily Long-acting Insulin for Type II Diabetes: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Endocr Soc 2024; 8:bvad177. [PMID: 38213906 PMCID: PMC10783254 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvad177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Background Insulin icodec is a novel basal insulin analog with once-weekly subcutaneous administration. We aim to estimate the efficacy and safety of insulin icodec vs long-acting insulin (insulin glargine and degludec) in type II diabetic patients. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizing randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which were retrieved by systematically searching PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Cochrane through May 29, 2023. We used RevMan V. 5.4 to pool dichotomous data using risk ratio (RR) and continuous data using mean difference (MD) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Our primary outcome was glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) change. Results We included 7 RCTs with a total of 3183 patients. Insulin icodec was associated with significantly decreased HbA1C (MD: -0.15 with 95% CI [-0.24, -0.06], P = .002) and increased percentage of time with glucose in range (TIR) (MD: 4.06 with 95% CI [2.06, 6.06], P = .0001). However, insulin icodec was associated with increased body weight (MD: 0.57 with 95% CI [0.45, 0.70], P = .00001). Also, there was no difference regarding any serious adverse events (AEs) (RR: 0.96 with 95% CI [0.76, 1.20], P = .7) or AEs leading to withdrawal (RR: 1.54 with 95% CI [0.84, 2.82], P = .16). However, insulin icodec was associated with increased any AEs incidence (RR: 1.06 with 95% CI [1.01, 1.12], P = .02). Conclusion Insulin icodec was associated with decreased HbA1C, increased TIR, with similar hypoglycemic and serious AEs. However, it was also associated with increased body weight and the incidence of any AEs.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia 32511, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Algiers University, Algiers 44002, Algeria
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- Department of Cardiology, Banha Teaching Hospital, Banha 13511, Egypt
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- Department of Cardiology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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Wang P, Zhang Y, Xu W, He J, Peng L, Feng Y, Xu P, Chong W, Hai Y, Jia L, Fang F. Efficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Insulin Regimes on Glycemic Control for Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2024; 16:3. [PMID: 38172995 PMCID: PMC10763463 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-023-01240-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Randomized controlled trials have found that once-weekly insulin resulted in greater glycemic control compared to once-daily insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, no direct comparisons have been made between different types of once-weekly insulin thus far. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of the two most advanced once-weekly insulin analogues, namely insulin icodec and insulin Fc, in patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS We conducted a thorough search in the databases PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. The search included articles published from the beginning to October 10, 2023, with no language limitations. Our aim was to conduct a systematic review of randomized controlled trials that investigated the effectiveness and safety of once-weekly insulin in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Our primary outcome was to evaluate excellent glycemic control, defined as patients achieving glycated hemoglobin levels below 7%. RESULTS We identified a total of 7 trials involving 2829 patients. The results showed that once-weekly insulin icodec is more effective than once-weekly insulin Fc (RR 1.59 [95% CI 1.08-2.38]), once-daily degludec (RR 1.43 [95% CI 1.14-1.83]), and once-daily glargine (RR 1.15 [95% CI 1.00-1.41]). Moreover, the incidence of severe hypoglycemia was lower with once-weekly insulin icodec compared to once-daily degludec (RR 0.00016 [95% CI 0 to 0.41]). However, no significant difference in the incidence of severe hypoglycemia was observed between once-weekly insulin icodec and once-daily glargine (RR 0.39 [95% CI 0.03 to 4.83]). CONCLUSIONS In patients with type 2 diabetes, once-weekly insulin icodec achieved superior glycemic control compared to once-weekly insulin Fc, with no significant difference in the occurrence of hypoglycemia. The ranking probability results have shown that one weekly icodec seems to be the preferred option in patients with type 2 diabetes. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO Identifier: CRD42023470894.
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- Peng Wang
- West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Center for Evidence-based Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Center for Evidence-based Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of critical care medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Center for Evidence-based Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan University Library, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgical Intensive care medicine, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Pieber TR, Asong M, Fluhr G, Höller V, Kristensen NR, Larsen JH, Ribel-Madsen R, Svehlikova E, Vinther S, Voortman M, Haahr H. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of once-weekly insulin icodec in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Obes Metab 2023; 25:3716-3723. [PMID: 37694740 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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AIMS To characterize the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of once-weekly insulin icodec in type 2 diabetes (T2D). MATERIALS AND METHODS In an open-label trial, 46 individuals with T2D (18-75 years; body mass index 18.0-38.0 kg/m2 ; glycated haemoglobin ≤75 mmol/mol [≤9%]; basal insulin-treated) received subcutaneous once-weekly icodec for ≥8 weeks at individualized doses, aiming at a pre-breakfast plasma glucose concentration of 4.4 to 7.0 mmol/L (80-126 mg/dL) on the last three mornings of each weekly dosing interval. Frequent blood sampling to assess total serum icodec concentration (ie, albumin-bound and unbound) occurred from first icodec dose until 35 days after last dose. Icodec trough concentrations following initiation of once-weekly dosing were predicted by pharmacokinetic modelling. During the final 3 weeks of icodec treatment, while at steady state, the icodec glucose-lowering effect was assessed in three glucose clamps (target 7.5 mmol/L [135 mg/dL]): 0 to 36, 40 to 64 and 144 to 168 h post-dose, thus covering the initial, middle and last part of the 1-week dosing interval. Glucose-lowering effect during a complete dosing interval was predicted by pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modelling. RESULTS Model-predicted icodec steady state was attained after 3 to 4 weeks. At steady state, model-predicted daily proportions of glucose-lowering effect on days 1 to 7 of the 1-week dosing interval were 14.1%, 16.1%, 15.8%, 15.0%, 14.0%, 13.0% and 12.0%, respectively. Icodec duration of action was at least 1 week in all participants. Once-weekly icodec was overall safe and well tolerated in the current trial. CONCLUSIONS The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of icodec in individuals with T2D support its potential as a once-weekly basal insulin.
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- Thomas R Pieber
- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Austria
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Austria
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Austria
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Austria
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Austria
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Karakasis P, Patoulias D, Pamporis K, Popovic DS, Stachteas P, Bougioukas KI, Fragakis N, Rizzo M. Efficacy and safety of once-weekly versus once-daily basal insulin analogues in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Obes Metab 2023; 25:3648-3661. [PMID: 37667676 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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AIM To summarize the evidence of recently published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studying efficacy, in terms of glycaemic control, and safety of the newly developed once-weekly basal insulin analogues. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted through Medline (via PubMed), Cochrane Library and Google Scholar until June 30, 2023. Double-independent study selection, data extraction and quality assessment were performed. Results were summarized with random-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 3962 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among nine RCTs were analysed. All RCTs had low risk of bias according to the Cochrane Collaboration risk-of-bias tool (RoB2). Once-weekly insulins demonstrated better efficacy in glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) reduction (mean difference [MD] -0.13%, 95% confidence interval [CI] -0.23, -0.03; P = 0.08) and a significantly greater time in range compared with once-daily insulin analogues (MD 3.54%, 95% CI 1.56, 5.53; P = 0.005). Based on subgroup analyses, the reduction in HbA1c and the odds of achieving an end-of-treatment HbA1c <6.5% were significantly greater for icodec compared to the once-daily insulin (MD -0.18%, 95% CI -0.27, -0.09 [P < 0.001] and odds ratio [OR] 1.75, 95% CI 1.34, 2.29 [P < 0.001], respectively). Once-weekly insulins were associated with higher odds of level 1 hypoglycaemia during the 24-hour period (OR 1.3, 95% CI 1.04, 1.64; P = 0.02) but were safer in terms of level 2 or 3 nocturnal hypoglycaemic events (OR 0.74, 95% CI 0.56, 0.97; P = 0.03). No difference was observed regarding serious adverse events between the two groups. CONCLUSION The once-weekly basal insulin analogues seem to be at least equally efficient in glycaemic management and safe compared to once-daily injections in people with T2DM. Phase 4 RCTs are expected to shed further light on the effectiveness and safety of once-weekly insulin therapy over the long term.
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- Paschalis Karakasis
- Second Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital "Hippokration", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Outpatient Department of Cardiometabolic Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital "Hippokration", Thessaloniki, Greece
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, European Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Hygiene, Social-Preventive Medicine & Medical Statistics, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Clinical Centre of Vojvodina, Medical Faculty, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital "Hippokration", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Hygiene, Social-Preventive Medicine & Medical Statistics, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital "Hippokration", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Bajaj HS, Aberle J, Davies M, Donatsky AM, Frederiksen M, Yavuz DG, Gowda A, Lingvay I, Bode B. Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec With Dosing Guide App Versus Once-Daily Basal Insulin Analogues in Insulin-Naive Type 2 Diabetes (ONWARDS 5) : A Randomized Trial. Ann Intern Med 2023; 176:1476-1485. [PMID: 37748181 DOI: 10.7326/m23-1288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Inadequate dose titration and poor adherence to basal insulin can lead to suboptimal glycemic control in persons with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Once-weekly insulin icodec (icodec) is a basal insulin analogue that is in development and is aimed at reducing treatment burden. OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness and safety of icodec titrated with a dosing guide app (icodec with app) versus once-daily basal insulin analogues (OD analogues) dosed per standard practice. DESIGN 52-week, randomized, open-label, parallel-group, phase 3a trial with real-world elements. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04760626). SETTING 176 sites in 7 countries. PARTICIPANTS 1085 insulin-naive adults with T2D. INTERVENTION Icodec with app or OD analogue (insulin degludec, insulin glargine U100, or insulin glargine U300). MEASUREMENTS The primary outcome was change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level from baseline to week 52. Secondary outcomes included patient-reported outcomes (Treatment Related Impact Measure for Diabetes [TRIM-D] compliance domain score and change in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire [DTSQ] total treatment satisfaction score). RESULTS The estimated mean change in HbA1c level from baseline to week 52 was greater with icodec with app than with OD analogues, with noninferiority (P < 0.001) and superiority (P = 0.009) confirmed in prespecified hierarchical testing (estimated treatment difference [ETD], -0.38 percentage points [95% CI, -0.66 to -0.09 percentage points]). At week 52, patient-reported outcomes were more favorable with icodec with app than with OD analogues (ETDs, 3.04 [CI, 1.28 to 4.81] for TRIM-D and 0.78 [CI, 0.10 to 1.47] for DTSQ). Rates of clinically significant or severe hypoglycemia were low and similar with both treatments. LIMITATION Inability to differentiate the effects of icodec and the dosing guide app. CONCLUSION Compared with OD analogues, icodec with app showed superior HbA1c reduction and improved treatment satisfaction and compliance with similarly low hypoglycemia rates. PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE Novo Nordisk A/S.
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- Harpreet S Bajaj
- LMC Diabetes and Endocrinology, Brampton, Ontario, Canada (H.S.B.)
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- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (J.A.)
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, and Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom (M.D.)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey (D.G.Y.)
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- Novo Nordisk A/S, Søborg, Denmark (A.M.D., M.F., A.G.)
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine and Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas (I.L.)
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- Atlanta Diabetes Associates, Atlanta, Georgia (B.B.)
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Nkonge KM, Nkonge DK, Nkonge TN. Insulin Therapy for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Innovative Treatment Strategies. Diabetes Ther 2023; 14:1801-1831. [PMID: 37736787 PMCID: PMC10570256 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-023-01468-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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The discovery of insulin was presented to the international medical community on May 3, 1922. Since then, insulin has become one of the most effective pharmacological agents used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the initiation and intensification of insulin therapy is often delayed in people living with type 2 diabetes due to numerous challenges associated with daily subcutaneous administration. Reducing the frequency of injections, using insulin pens instead of syringes and vials, simplifying treatment regimens, or administering insulin through alternative routes may help improve adherence to and persistence with insulin therapy among people living with diabetes. As the world commemorates the centennial of the commercialization of insulin, the aims of this article are to provide an overview of insulin therapy and to summarize clinically significant findings from phase 3 clinical trials evaluating less frequent dosing of insulin and the non-injectable administration of insulin.
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- Ken M. Nkonge
- University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya
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- University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8 Canada
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Misbin RI. Weekly Icodec versus Daily Glargine U100 in Type 2 Diabetes without Previous Insulin. N Engl J Med 2023; 389:1532-1533. [PMID: 37851883 DOI: 10.1056/nejmc2310221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Dutta D, Nagendra L, Bhat S, Mohindra R, Surana V, Misra A. Optimal use of once weekly icodec insulin in type-2 diabetes: An updated meta-analysis of phase-2 and phase-3 randomized controlled trials. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2023; 17:102877. [PMID: 37832481 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2023.102877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Previously published meta-analysis have analysed data from 3 small phase-2 randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Since then, 5 big phase-3 RCTs have been published on use of icodec in type-2 diabetes (T2D). This updated systematic review aimed to establish the best practices and safety of icodec in T2D. METHODS Databases were searched for RCTs involving T2D patients receiving icodec. Primary outcome was change in HbA1c. Secondary outcomes were alterations in glycaemic parameters and adverse events. RESULTS Data from 8 studies (4317 patients) was analysed. Compared to other basal insulins, icodec had comparable HbA1c lowering at 16-weeks [MD-0.19 %(95%CI: 0.58-0.20); P = 0.35; I2 = 92 %], better HbA1c lowering at 26-weeks [MD-0.19 %(95%CI: 0.35-0.013); P = 0.02; I2 = 94 %] and 52-weeks [MD -0.28 %(95%CI: 0.45-0.12); P = 0.0008; I2 = 100 %]. Percentage of participants achieving HbA1c<7 % with icodec was higher at 16-weeks [OR2.37(95%CI:1.05-5.35); P = 0.04], comparable at 26-weeks [OR1.38(95%CI:0.91-2.11); P = 0.13; I2 = 80 %], and higher at 52-weeks [OR1.55(95%CI:1.30-1.85); P < 0.00001; I2 = 0 %]. Percentage of participants achieving HbA1c<7 % without level 2/3 hypoglycaemia was higher with icodec at 26-weeks [OR1.37(95%CI:1.10-1.71); P = 0.004; I2 = 28 %] and 52-weeks [OR1.48(95%CI:1.24-1.77); P < 0.001; I2 = 0 %]. At 26-weeks, injection-site reactions was higher with icodec [OR1.95(95%CI:1.06-3.56); P = 0.03; I2 = 0 %]. At 26-weeks level-1 hypoglycemia [OR1.40(95%CI:1.02-1.94); P = 0.04; I2 = 58 %], but not level-2/3 hypoglycaemia was higher with icodec. Subset analysis revealed increased occurrence of level-1 [OR 4.19 (95 % CI: 3.20-5.50); P < 0.00001] and level-2 [OR 3.97 (95 % CI: 3.04-5.18); P < 0.00001] hypoglycaemia in participants who received one-time additional 50 % icodec loading dose as compared to those who did not. At 26-weeks, weight-gain was significantly higher with icodec [MD0.61 kg(95%CI:0.38-0.84); P < 0.00001; I2 = 98 %]. CONCLUSION Icodec insulin is well tolerated with glycaemic efficacy similar to all other available basal insulins.
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- Deep Dutta
- Department of Endocrinology, Center for Endocrinology Diabetes Arthritis & Rheumatism (CEDAR) Superspeciality Healthcare, Dwarka, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Endocrinology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, India.
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- Department of Medicine, Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Manipal Hospitals, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fortis-C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi, India.
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Reusch JE. Building a Better Insulin - Whom Will It Help? N Engl J Med 2023; 389:372-373. [PMID: 37494489 DOI: 10.1056/nejme2307280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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- Jane E Reusch
- From the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center - both in Aurora
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