Review of glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients with chronic kidney disease and their renal effects

Jul 19, 2019Journal of diabetes

Glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs for treating type 2 diabetes in people with chronic kidney disease and their effects on the kidneys

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Abstract

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) may effectively reduce hyperglycemia in patients with mild or moderately impaired kidney function.

  • Glycemic control with GLP-1RAs was not markedly less effective in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment compared to those with normal kidney function.
  • GLP-1RAs are associated with improvements in cardiorenal risk factors, such as systolic blood pressure and body weight.
  • Several large cardiovascular outcome studies indicated reduced risks of composite renal outcomes, primarily due to a decrease in macroalbuminuria.
  • Limited studies suggest potential renoprotective effects of GLP-1RAs that warrant further investigation.

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Key numbers

−1.4%
HbA1c Reduction with Exenatide
Reduction in HbA1c for eGFR 30-59 mL/min/1.73 m
−39.6 mg/g
Albuminuria Reduction with GLP-1RAs
Mean decrease in albuminuria in GLP-1RA-treated patients
5.8%
Composite Renal Outcome Reduction
Incidence of composite renal outcome with exenatide vs placebo

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