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Trial reportDrugs in R&D2018

Two Glucose-Lowering Mechanisms of Canagliflozin Depending on Body Weight Changes in Drug-Naïve Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes.

Eiji Kutoh, Asuka Wada, Teruma Murayama, Jyunka Hayashi

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Eiji KutohDepartment of Clinical Research, Biomedical Center, Tokyo, Japan. ekuto@excite.com.
Asuka WadaDivision of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gyoda General Hospital, Saitama, Japan.
Teruma MurayamaDepartment of Clinical Research, Biomedical Center, Tokyo, Japan.
Jyunka HayashiDivision of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gyoda General Hospital, Saitama, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the relations between the changes in body weight and those of glycemic and non-glycemic parameters in drug-naïve subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treated with canagliflozin monotherapy.

methodsSubjects received 50-100 mg/day canagliflozin monotherapy for 3 months (n = 36), and were then divided into two groups: (1) those who lost weight [changes in (Δ)BMI ≤ - 0.45, p < 0.00001: Group L(ost), n = 20); and (2) those who did not lose weight [ΔBMI > - 0.45, p = non-significant: Group N(eutral), n = 16]. At 3 months, the levels of glycemic and non-glycemic parameters were compared with those at baseline.

resultsSignificant reductions of BMI levels (- 2.1%, p < 0.00001) were observed for the overall subjects. At baseline, fasting blood glucose (FBG) and HbA1c levels were significantly higher, and homeostasis model assessment-B (HOMA-B) levels were significantly lower in Group N versus Group L. Similar reductions of HbA1c (Group L: 9.54 ± 2.58% to 7.54 ± 1.27%, p < 0.05; Group N: 11.23 ± 2.27% to 9.19 ± 1.64%, p < 0.0002) and homeostasis model assessment-R (HOMA-R; Group L: - 32.3%, p < 0.005; Group N: - 36.5%, p < 0.02) levels were seen in these two groups. However, other parameters showed distinct regulatory patterns. (1) Group L: significant reductions in uric acid (UA) levels (- 6.9%, p < 0.02) were observed. Significant correlations between the changes in FBG and HOMA-R (R = 0.458, p < 0.05) were seen. (2) Group N: significant increases in HOMA-B (+ 69.4%, p < 0.007) and reductions in free fatty acid (FFA; - 25.8%, p < 0.02) levels were observed. Significant negative or positive correlations between the changes in (Δ)FBG and ΔHOMA-B (R = - 0.557, p < 0.03), and between ΔFBG and ΔHOMA-R (R = 0.458, p < 0.05) were seen.

conclusionsThese results indicate that (1) body weight changes with canagliflozin were not associated with its glycemic efficacy; and (2) distinct glucose-lowering pathways may exist with canagliflozin, reducing insulin resistance in those who lose weight and enhancing β-cell function, as well as reducing insulin resistance, possibly via the decreased FFA levels, in those who do not lose weight.

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Blood GlucoseBody WeightCanagliflozinDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleHumansHypoglycemic AgentsMaleMiddle AgedBlood GlucoseCanagliflozinHypoglycemic Agents

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PMID30324549
PMCPMC6277318

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