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ReviewFrontiers in endocrinology2025

Novel glucose-lowering agents that benefit diabetic foot: icing on the cake.

Qin Li, Shiyan Yu, Shunli Rui, Xiaobu Lin, Yi Yuan, David G Armstrong, Yi Xu, Wuquan Deng

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Review in Frontiers in endocrinology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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8 authors.

Qin Li *Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Shiyan Yu *Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Shunli RuiDepartment of Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Xiaobu LinDepartment of Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Yi YuanDepartment of Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
David G ArmstrongDepartment of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
Yi XuDepartment of Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Wuquan DengDepartment of Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing and is linked to several complications, including diabetic foot. Novel glucose-lowering agents are sought that also have beneficial effects in reducing diabetic complications. Among the novel glucose-lowering agents demonstrating clinical promise, three classes stand out: dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4is), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is). Some of these agents provide cardiovascular and kidney benefits, and there is evidence suggesting they also offer protective effects against diabetic foot complications. In this review, we summarize the preclinical and clinical evidence proof these three glucose-lowering agents for diabetic foot, highlighting their potential in enhancing diabetic wound healing and limb preservation. In conclusion, existing available trials have shown that certain DPP-4is and GLP-1RAs possess protective effects against diabetic foot conditions. However, SGLT2is have not demonstrated a significant protective effect. We encourage larger-scale studies on the protective effects of these three types of drugs for diabetic foot to guide physicians in providing personalized treatment strategies, achieving blood glucose targets, and promoting the healing of chronic wounds in patients.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic FootDipeptidyl-Peptidase IV InhibitorsHypoglycemic AgentsSodium-Glucose Transporter 2 InhibitorsAnimalsBlood GlucoseGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsHumansWound HealingBlood GlucoseDipeptidyl-Peptidase IV InhibitorsGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsHypoglycemic AgentsSodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitorsdiabetic footdipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitorsglucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonistsnovel glucose-lowering agentssodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors

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PMCPMC12263376

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