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ArticleCurrent therapeutic research, clinical and experimental2018

Intensification of Basal Insulin Therapy with Lixisenatide in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in a Real-World Setting: The BASAL-LIXI Study.

Diego Bellido, Pablo Abellán, José Manuel Ruiz Palomar, Rogelio Álvarez Sintes, Andreu Nubiolae, Virginia Bellido, Gracia Romero, Basal Lixi Study investigators

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Diego BellidoDepartment of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Ferrol Universitary Hospital Complex (CHUF), Ferrol, Spain.
Pablo AbellánDepartment of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Castellón General Universitary Hospital, Castellón de la Plana, Spain; Department of Medicine, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU University, CEU Universities, Castellón, Spain.
José Manuel Ruiz PalomarDepartment of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Quirón Health, Miguel Domínguez Hospitals Group, Pontevedra, Spain.
Rogelio Álvarez SintesDepartment of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Medigroup Nubiola Center, Barcelona, Spain.
Andreu NubiolaeDepartment of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Cruces Universitary Hospital, Barakaldo, Spain.
Virginia BellidoMedical department, Sanofi Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Gracia RomeroSanofi Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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backgroundBasal insulin reduces fasting blood glucose levels, but postprandial blood glucose levels may remain higher. Traditional strategies with rapid insulin intensification can cause hypoglycemic episodes and weight gain. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, such as the short-acting lixisenatide, are able to control postprandial excursions, without weight gain, and with a low risk of hypoglycemic events.

objectiveDue to the limited data on the combination of lixisenatide with basal insulin (with or without oral antidiabetes drugs) in clinical practice, this study evaluated changes in parameters associated with glycemic control and anthropometric data after 24 weeks of this therapy intensification.

methodsThis was a multicenter, retrospective observational study of 129 patients with type 2 diabetes that was uncontrolled by basal insulin. Their treatment was intensified by the addition of lixisenatide at least 24 weeks before being included in the study. Data were retrospectively collected to determine changes in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, blood glucose levels, weight, and body mass index. Adverse reactions and hypoglycemic events were also recorded.

resultsAfter 24 weeks of therapy intensification with lixisenatide, a significant reduction in HbA1c levels was observed (-1.1%;

conclusionsIntensification strategy based on lixisenatide added to basal insulin (with or without oral antidiabetes drugs) can be an effective treatment option in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. In this small, selected population, glycemic control was significantly improved in terms of HbA1, fasting blood glucose levels, and postprandial glucose levels, with a reduction of body weight and low risk of hypoglycemic events. (

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