Guts, Glucose, and Gallbladders: The Protective Role of GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonists Against Biliary Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Dec 30, 2025Journal of clinical medicine

How GLP-1/GIP Receptor Drugs May Protect Against Gallbladder Problems in People with Type 2 Diabetes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Abstract

In a cohort of 32,052 adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and inflammatory bowel disease, GLP-1 and dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists were associated with significantly lower risks of biliary complications.

  • Cholelithiasis occurred in 3.5% of GLP-1/GIP users compared to 6.3% of nonusers.
  • Cholecystitis was reported in 0.8% of GLP-1/GIP users versus 2.2% in nonusers.
  • The incidence of choledocholithiasis was 0.6% among GLP-1/GIP users, compared to 1.5% among nonusers.
  • Cholangitis events were rare in both groups, with no significant difference in survival analysis.

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