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Published on: June 11, 2012
Incretin-based therapy for glycemic control of hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review
A E Gracia-Ramos1, M P Cruz-Domínguez2, E O Madrigal-Santillán3
1Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital General, Centro Médico Nacional "La Raza", Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México, Mexico; Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
Abstract:
Incretin-based therapy leads to glycemic control in a glucose-dependent manner with a low risk of hypoglycemia, making it appealing for use in the hospital. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the benefits of incretin-based therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes hospitalized outside of the intensive care unit. We searched for studies published up to August 2021 in the PubMed and Scopus databases. Clinical trials comparing incretin-based therapy (alone or in combination with insulin) versus an insulin regimen were selected. The results of the included studies showed that incretin-based therapy showed mean blood glucose values, a percentage of records within the therapeutic target, and a percentage of treatment failure similar to insulin management, particularly in patients with mild to moderate hyperglycemia. Furthermore, incretin-based treatment was associated with a lower total insulin dose and a lower incidence of hypoglycemia. In conclusion, incretin-based therapy achieved glycemic control similar to insulin treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes hospitalized outside the intensive care unit and has the advantages of reducing the insulin requirement and a lower risk of hypoglycemia.
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