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Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used primarily for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. The growing …

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ABSTRACT
Background
The prevalence of obesity and related co-morbidities has reached epidemic proportions. Effective evidence-based treatment approaches are therefore important. Lifestyle intervention remains the mainstay of the treatment strategy to manage obesity. Increased evidence has also emerged regarding the efficacy of metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) to induce significant and sustained weight loss while also reducing the progression of obesity-related co-morbidities for people living with obesity.
Aims & Methods
This article aims to bring together current evidence, guidance and best practice for the prevention and management of people living with overweight or obesity by means of lifestyle and behavioural intervention, as well as by MBS.
Result
Lifestyle intervention encompasses dietary strategies, physical activity and behavioural intervention. Discussion on MBS will focus on current indications, comparison between different MBS procedures, novel endoscopic techniques, potential complications and pre-operative management.
Plain Language Summary
The number of people living with excess weight and complications associated with being overweight is alarmingly quite high. Effective treatment approaches that are supported by clinical studies are therefore important. Lifestyle changes remain very important to manage excess weight. Increased evidence has also shown the benefits of weight loss surgery to produce significant weight loss which could be sustained, while also reducing the risk of developing medical conditions associated with excess weight. This article aims to bring together current evidence, guidance and best practice for the prevention and management of people living with excess weight by means of lifestyle and behavioural changes, as well as by weight loss surgery. Lifestyle intervention encompasses dietary strategies, physical activity and behavioural intervention. Discussion on weight loss surgery will focus on current criteria for suitability, comparison between different weight loss surgery procedures, new techniques, possible complications and appropriate management prior to weight loss surgery.

Abstract
Aims
GZR18, a novel long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist, has demonstrated substantial metabolic improvements in diabetic and obese animal models. The present studies aimed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of the ascending dose of GZR18 in healthy American and Chinese subjects.
Materials and Methods
In these phases 1, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, sequential, dose-escalation US and Chinese studies, healthy American and Chinese adults with similar age were enrolled to once-weekly subcutaneous injection of GZR18 or placebo. The studies included three cohorts of male American subjects (cohorts US-1–3) and six cohorts of Chinese subjects (cohorts CN-1–6, male and female), each with a specified target dose of GZR18 ranging from 1 to 50 μg/kg (1–10 μg/kg for US study and 5–50 μg/kg for Chinese study). The primary endpoints were the safety and tolerability of GZR18. Blood samples were collected for PK and PD analysis of GZR18 before and after dosing. A population PK analysis of GZR18 was conducted to ascertain whether there are ethnic PK differences between American and Chinese adults.
Results
The exposure of GZR18 was comparable between healthy American and Chinese subjects, with the geometric mean ratio between the two populations for AUC0-t and C
max close to 1. A dose-dependent increase in AUC0–t and C
max occurred in both populations. The median time to maximum plasma concentrations (T
max) in American subjects ranged from 72 to 96 h, and the mean T
max ranged from 60 to 72 h in Chinese subjects. The half-life of GZR18 was approximately 7 days in both American and Chinese subjects. Evident body weight reduction was observed in GZR18 treatment groups in Chinese subjects (cohorts CN-3–6 on Day 15, −1.25 to −1.86 kg; −1.88% to −3.11%). No deaths, serious adverse events or hypoglycaemia were reported. Decreased appetite and nausea were the most frequently reported treatment-emergent adverse events, observed in Chinese study and mild in severity. The safety profile of GZR18 was generally consistent with the same class of drugs.
Conclusions
GZR18 demonstrates good tolerability in healthy American and Chinese subjects. No ethnic differences were observed between healthy American and Chinese subjects. The safety, PK and PD profiles of GZR18 support its further clinical evaluation for glycaemic and body weight control.

Abstract
Aim
To understand the existing literature on the epidemiology and clinical, humanistic, and economic burden of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Materials and Methods
MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane library were systematically searched for studies published between 1 January 2014 and 14 December 2023. Clinical trials and observational studies, conducted in people living with T2DM, were included if they provided data on DKA epidemiology, morbidity, mortality, hospitalizations or patient-reported outcomes. Studies of DKA-associated costs in T2DM were also included. Data were summarized descriptively.
Results
Overall, 197 publications were included. We found wide variations in DKA prevalence (0.0%–50.0%; 5th–95th percentile: 0.02%–26%; 126 publications) and incidence (0.0–24.5 events per 1000 patient years; 5th–95th percentile: 0.004–7.6 events per 1000 patient years; 37 publications). Populations at increased risk of DKA included patients using sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, those using insulin and those with poor glycaemic control. The most common precipitating factors were infection and non-adherence to treatment. There was limited evidence on the humanistic burden of DKA, but the results highlighted a high burden of complications including acute kidney injury or failure. The length of hospital stay ranged from days to several weeks.
Conclusions
DKA is associated with a high clinical burden in people living with T2DM. Resources to screen for and potentially prevent DKA may reduce the burden of DKA for patients with T2DM and the healthcare system.

Abstract
Aims
To characterize trends in obesity and prescriptions for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) across body mass index (BMI) categories among US youth and adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) from 2008 to 2023.
Materials and Methods
Patients with T1D were identified using a validated algorithm using de-identified electronic health record (EHRs) data from 33 US health systems. BMI categories were based on age- and sex-specific percentiles for youth (2–19 years) and World Health Organization cut points for adults (≥20 years). Trends in obesity and GLP1-RA prescriptions were characterized by BMI categories among youth and adults with T1D from 2008–2011 to 2020–2023.
Results
From 2008–2011 to 2020–2023, the prevalence of obesity among youth with T1D increased from 18.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 17.3%–18.9%) to 26.0% (25.2%–26.8%) (p-for-trend < 0.001). Among adults with T1D, the prevalence of obesity rose from 30.5% (30.0%–31.0%) in 2008–2011 to 38.1% (37.8%–38.5%) in 2020–2023 (p-for-trend < 0.001). Obesity was highest in Black and Hispanic youth and adults, and racial and ethnic disparities persisted over time. Over the last 15-year period, GLP-1RA prescriptions significantly increased across all BMI categories in a dose–response manner among both youth and adults with T1D (all p-for-trend < 0.001).
Conclusions
Over the last 15-year period, obesity has reached epidemic levels in US youth and adults with T1D, with significant disparities among racial and ethnic minoritized populations. These findings, coupled with the increase in GLP-1RA prescriptions, underscore the urgent need for data on GLP-1RAs’ safety and effectiveness and guidance for obesity management in T1D.

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.

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Abstract
Aim/Hypothesis
Recently, we reported that increasing free carnitine availability resulted in elevated skeletal muscle acetylcarnitine concentrations and restored metabolic flexibility in individuals who have impaired glucose tolerance. Metabolic flexibility is defined as the capacity to switch from predominantly fat oxidation while fasted to carbohydrate oxidation while insulin stimulated. Here we investigated if carnitine supplementation enhances the capacity of skeletal muscle to form acetylcarnitine and thereby improves insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
Methods
Thirty-two patients followed a 12-week L-carnitine treatment (2970 mg/day, orally). Insulin sensitivity was assessed by a two-step hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp. In vivo skeletal muscle acetylcarnitine concentrations at rest and post-exercise (30 min, 70% W
max) and intrahepatic lipid content (IHL) were determined by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS). All measurements were performed before and after 12 weeks of carnitine supplementation.
Results
Compliance with the carnitine supplementation was good (as indicated by increased plasma-free carnitine levels (p < 0.01) and pill count (97.1 ± 0.7%)). Insulin-induced suppression of endogenous glucose production (31.9 ± 2.9 vs. 39.9 ± 3.2%, p = 0.020) and peripheral insulin sensitivity (Δ rate of glucose disappearance (ΔRd): 10.53 ± 1.85 vs. 13.83 ± 2.02 μmol/kg/min, p = 0.005) improved after supplementation. Resting (1.18 ± 0.13 vs. 1.54 ± 0.17 mmol/kgww, p = 0.008) and post-exercise (3.70 ± 0.22 vs. 4.53 ± 0.30 mmol/kgww, p < 0.001) skeletal muscle acetylcarnitine concentrations were both elevated after carnitine supplementation. Plasma glucose (p = 0.083) and IHL (p = 0.098) tended to be reduced after carnitine supplementation.
Conclusion
Carnitine supplementation improved insulin sensitivity and tended to lower IHL and fasting plasma glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, carnitine supplementation increased acetylcarnitine concentration in muscle, which may underlie the beneficial effect on insulin sensitivity.

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.

Abstract
Aims
Heart failure is a leading cause of mortality in the United States, with significant disparities in its burden, particularly among underserved populations. A similar pattern exists for diabetes, but less is known about the mortality impact of these two comorbid conditions. This study aims to examine the risk of death from heart failure among people with diabetes, focusing on socio-demographic disparities.
Materials and Methods
We analysed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research Multiple Cause of Death Database, examining patterns of heart failure deaths in which diabetes was a contributing cause. Our analysis was stratified by socio-demographic variables, including race, ethnicity and geography, and we also explored trends over time.
Results
Between 1999 and 2020, there were 82 617 deaths from heart failure in which diabetes was a contributing cause, with an age-adjusted mortality rate of 32.04 deaths per 1 000 000 individuals. The death rate increased by 2.18% during the study period. Death rates were higher among Black Americans compared with White Americans (age-adjusted mortality rate ratio = 1.51, 95% confidence interval: 1.49–1.53), with disparities growing over time (a 10.75% increase for Black Americans vs. a 1.11% increase for White Americans).
Conclusions
Deaths from comorbid heart failure and diabetes are increasing in the United States, with significant and worsening disparities, particularly among minorities. Urgent action is needed to reduce heart failure mortality among people with diabetes, especially in underserved populations.

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Abstract
Aims
To evaluate early glycaemic control (glycated haemoglobin [HbA1c] < 7.0% [<53.0 mmol/mol], fasting plasma glucose [FPG] ≤ 7.0 mmol/L or postprandial glucose [PPG] ≤ 10.0 mmol/L) with iGlarLixi versus insulin glargine 100 U/mL (Gla-100) in Asian people with suboptimally controlled type 2 diabetes (T2D) on oral antidiabetic drugs (OADs) in LixiLan-O-AP or basal insulin (BI) ± OADs in LixiLan-L-CN.
Materials and Methods
This post hoc analysis evaluated changes from baseline to Week 12 in HbA1c, FPG and PPG, hypoglycaemia incidence and the rates of target HbA1c achievement at Weeks 8 and 12. Median time to glycaemic control (i.e., time to 50% achieving target HbA1c, FPG or PPG) was also assessed.
Results
At Week 12, mean HbA1c reductions were greater with iGlarLixi versus Gla-100 in LixiLan-O-AP (−1.6% vs. −1.1% [−17.0 vs. −12.0 mmol/mol]) and LixiLan-L-CN (−1.3% vs. −0.5% [−13.9 vs. −5.4 mmol/mol]). PPG reductions were greater with iGlarLixi, while FPG reductions and hypoglycaemia incidence were similar. At Weeks 8 and 12, more participants had achieved target HbA1c or PPG with iGlarLixi versus Gla-100 in both studies. Median time to achieve HbA1c and PPG targets was shorter with iGlarLixi versus Gla-100 in LixiLan-O-AP (85 vs. 126 days and 84 vs. 167 days) and LixiLan-L-CN (85 vs. 239 days and 85 days vs. not estimable); median time to achieve FPG target was similar in LixiLan-O-AP (57 vs. 57 days) and LixiLan-L-CN (29 vs. 30 days).
Conclusions
In Asian people with T2D suboptimally controlled on OADs or BI, iGlarLixi provided comprehensive earlier glycaemic control than Gla-100.

Abstract
Aims
Individuals with liver insulin-resistant (LIR) or muscle insulin-resistant (MIR) phenotypes may respond differently to dietary interventions. Given the interaction between insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk, this sub-analysis of the PERSON study examined whether a personalized diet according to MIR or LIR phenotypes improves vascular function and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Materials and Methods
We randomized 119 participants to a 12-week low-fat, high-protein, high-fibre diet (LFHP; may be optimal for LIR) or Mediterranean diet (high in monounsaturated fat, HMUFA; may be optimal for MIR). Randomization linked the insulin-resistant (IR) phenotype to the proposed optimal diet, leading to PhenoDiet A (MIR-HMUFA and LIR-LFHP) and PhenoDiet B (MIR-LFHP and LIR-HMUFA). Before and after the intervention, vascular function (carotid artery reactivity) and cardiovascular risk factors (blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and Framingham risk score) were examined. A 7-point oral glucose tolerance test was performed to determine insulin resistance (Matsuda index and HOMA-IR) and disposition index.
Results
Following drop-out (n = 18), 101 participants finished the intervention (54 women, 61 ± 7 years, 27.6 [26.4;30.0] kg/m2), with n = 80 available for the primary outcome of vascular function. Overall, the dietary interventions significantly decreased blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and the Framingham risk score (all p < 0.05), while vascular function was not affected (p = 0.485). Insulin resistance (p ≤ 0.001), but not disposition index (p = 0.362), was significantly improved after intervention. The Matsuda index (p = 0.078) tended to increase more and total cholesterol (p = 0.052) tended to decrease more in PhenoDiet group B than A, but other changes in outcome parameters were not significantly different between PhenoDiet groups. The LFHP diet resulted in more pronounced improvements in cholesterol, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and insulin resistance compared with the HMUFA diet (all p < 0.05).
Conclusion
A 12-week diet improves metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes, but not vascular function in insulin-resistant adults with overweight or obesity. Whilst the LFHP diet resulted in greater improvements in cardiometabolic risk markers than the HMUFA diet, we found no significant differences between the PhenoDiet groups.

Abstract
Background
The rising cost of insulins are significantly impacting health care expenditure, thereby limiting access to treatment for more people affected by diabetes. Fear and misunderstanding of insulin therapy have worsened with the emergence of biosimilar insulins. Biosimilars are not the same as generic medications. Generic medication contains identical ingredients to the reference, whereas biosimilar medication is highly comparable but not necessarily identical to the reference.
Results
There are five biosimilar insulins currently available in Canada: insulin glargine (U-100) as the biosimilar insulins, Basaglar® and Semglee®, insulin lispro (U-100) as the biosimilar insulin, Admelog® and insulin aspart (U-100) as the biosimilar insulins, Trurapi® and Kirsty ™. Recent clinical trials have demonstrated comparable efficacy, safety and immunogenicity for biosimilar insulins compared with reference insulins. The dosing of biosimilar insulins is also the same as the reference for initiating, switching (1:1) and titrating. Regulatory agencies, payors and clinical practice guideline committees are initiating biosimilar initiatives aimed at reducing costs, impacting more patients worldwide. While few studies have evaluated biosimilar insulin use in a real-world clinical practice setting, the descriptive patterns retrieved from the LMC Diabetes Registry reflect the Ontario Ministry of Health’s changes in biologic drug policy that were implemented to promote the use of biosimilar insulins.
Conclusion
Many health care providers are largely unfamiliar with biosimilar insulins. This limits the acceptance of biosimilar insulins by patients, as it is related to the comfort of health care providers in educating patients. Tailoring effective conversations to patient needs ensures the best possible therapeutic outcomes.
Plain Language Summary
This review article intends to review the efficacy and safety data from pivotal clinical trials with biosimilar insulins, as well as the regulatory and health economic considerations which underpin the safe and cost-effective use of biosimilar insulin therapy. Biosimilars are not the same as generic medications. Generic medication contains identical ingredients to the reference, whereas biosimilar medication is highly comparable but not necessarily identical to the reference. There are five biosimilar insulins currently available in Canada: insulin glargine (U-100) as the biosimilar insulins, Basaglar® and Semglee®, insulin lispro (U-100) as the biosimilar insulin, Admelog® and insulin aspart (U-100) as the biosimilar insulins, Trurapi® and Kirsty™. Data for biosimilars must be submitted in a stepwise approach to demonstrate similarity to the reference biologic under the following categories: structure & function, human clinical trials, comparative studies evaluating efficacy and safety and manufacturing quality control. Recent clinical trials have demonstrated comparable efficacy, safety and immunogenicity for biosimilar insulins compared with reference insulins. The dosing of biosimilar insulins is also the same as the reference for initiating, switching (1:1) and titrating. Health care providers are encouraged to stay up to date on the latest guidelines and recommendations regarding biosimilar insulin interchangeability to ensure safe and cost-effective use of these products. Regulatory agencies, payors and clinical practice guideline committees are initiating biosimilar initiatives aimed at reducing costs, impacting more patients worldwide. While few studies have evaluated biosimilar insulin use in a real-world clinical practice setting, the descriptive patterns retrieved from the LMC Diabetes Registry reflect the Ontario Ministry of Health’s changes in biologic drug policy that were implemented to promote the use of biosimilar insulins. A summary of adults with diabetes from this registry showed 3.8% of individuals with T1D were prescribed Basaglar® before April 2023 compared to 12.0% after January 2024. For the T2D cohort, the use of basal biosimilar insulins, Basaglar® and Semglee®, similarly increased by approximately 10% and 2% after January 2024, respectively. The use of bolus biosimilar insulins also increased after January 2024 by approximately 28% in the T1D cohort and 60% in the T2D cohort using insulin therapy. Many health care providers are largely unfamiliar with biosimilar insulins. This limits the acceptance of biosimilar insulins by patients, as it is related to the comfort of health care providers in educating patients. People living with diabetes must have access to safe and effective treatment options, and they should be able to obtain appropriate medications at an affordable price and in a fair and timely manner.

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.

Abstract
Aims
This study investigated the role of plasma proteins in obesity to identify predictive biomarkers and explore underlying biological mechanisms.
Methods
In the Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg (KORA) FF4 study, 809 proteins were measured in 2045 individuals (564 obese and 1481 non-obese). Multivariate logistic regression adjusted for confounders (basic and full models) was used to identify obesity-associated proteins. Priority-Lasso was applied for feature selection, followed by machine learning models (support vector machine [SVM], random forest [RF], k-nearest neighbour [KNN] and adaptive boosting [Adaboost]) for prediction. Correlation and enrichment analyses were performed to elucidate relationships between protein biomarkers, obesity risk factors and perturbed pathways. Mendelian randomisation (MR) assessed causal links between proteins and obesity.
Results
A total of 16 proteins were identified as significantly associated with obesity through multivariable logistic regression in the basic model and subsequent Priority-Lasso analysis. Enrichment analyses highlighted immune response, lipid metabolism and inflammation regulation were linked to obesity. Machine learning models demonstrated robust predictive performance with area under the curves (AUC) of 0.820 (SVM), 0.805 (RF), 0.791 (KNN) and 0.819 (Adaboost). All 16 proteins correlated with obesity-related risk factors such as blood pressure and lipid levels. MR analysis identified AFM, CRP and CFH as causal and potentially modifiable proteins.
Conclusions
The protein signatures identified in our study showed promising predictive potential for obesity. These findings warrant further investigation to evaluate their clinical applicability, offering insights into obesity prevention and treatment strategies.

Purpose of review

The aim of this review is to examine recent advancements in RNA-targeted therapies for the management of severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) and prevention of sHTG-associated acute pancreatitis.

Recent findings

Recent developments in RNA-targeted therapies, aimed at inhibiting apolipoprotein C-III (apoC-III), have demonstrated substantial and sustained reductions in triglyceride levels. Novel therapies, including antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and small interfering RNA (siRNA), such as volanesorsen, olezarsen, and plozasiran, have shown promising results in recent trials. These therapies not only effectively lower plasma triglyceride levels but also significantly reduce the incidence of acute pancreatitis.

Summary

SHTG is a high-burden metabolic disorder that is associated with a significantly increased incidence and severity of acute pancreatitis. Traditional lifestyle interventions and conventional therapies, including fibrates and n-3 fatty acids, often provide only modest reductions in triglycerides and fail to prevent sHTG-associated acute pancreatitis. The emergence of novel and targeted RNA-therapies represents a potential breakthrough in the management of sHTG and acute pancreatitis prevention.

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Abstract
Aims
Obesity and its complications contribute to the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Here, we characterised individuals with high body mass index (BMI) and established CVD by assessing healthcare resource utilisation (HCRU) and costs, incidence of cardiovascular (CV) events and mortality.
Materials and Methods
This was a retrospective open cohort study using UK Discover data (study period: January 2004 to December 2019). Included were individuals aged ≥45 years with BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2, without type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and with established CVD (previous myocardial infarction, stroke or peripheral artery disease). Serial annual cross sections were assembled to generate prevalence and incidence cohorts and for mapping of HCRU, costs and the incidence of selected events. CVD and mortality trajectories were modelled using a Markov model. HCRU and costs were layered onto this model to obtain associated trajectories.
Results
In 2019, annual per-person healthcare costs for individuals with high BMI and established CVD (n = 27 313) were £3364. During 2015–2019, the incidence of major adverse CV events was 2812 per 100,000 person-years; the incidences of all-cause and CV mortality were 2896 and 774 per 100,000 person-years, respectively. Over 2022–2031, this population is projected to accrue estimated healthcare costs of £40.8 million. HCRU trajectory drivers included a history of CV events, older age, and multimorbidity.
Conclusions
Owing to a high disease and treatment burden, people with a history of CVD living with high BMI incur substantial healthcare costs and are at risk of mortality.

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Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness in both lowering blood sugar levels and aiding weight loss due to their unique pharmacological mechanisms.

(MedPage Today) — In older adults with diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists were tied to a slightly lower risk for depression compared with one diabetes drug class but not another, a target emulation trial using Medicare data found.
Among 13,711…

Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness in both lowering blood sugar levels and aiding weight loss due to their unique pharmacological mechanisms. A research team assessed the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonist in weight loss through genetic studies, aiming to understand whether the use of these medications reduces weight due to muscle or fat mass loss. This genetic study revealed that GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce weight by reducing more fat mass than muscle mass.

A doctor from the University of Palermo in Italy has published a case study of an adult cocaine user who experienced reduced withdrawal symptoms when given GLP-1 therapy. In the case study published in the Journal of Medical Case Reports, Doctor Vincenzo Maria Romeo reports on the treatment of an obese adult male patient with a history of cocaine abuse and how he responded to GLP-1 therapy.