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Observational studyArthritis research & therapy2025

Type II diabetes in systemic sclerosis patients: insights from an observational, multicenter study of GIRRCS (Gruppo Italiano di Ricerca in Reumatologia Clinica e Sperimentale).

Vasiliki Liakouli, Giulio Forte, Piero Ruscitti, Luca Navarini, Francesca Bellisai, Francesco Caso, Giuliana Guggino, Lidia La Barbera, Chiara Rizzo, Ada Corrado and 13 more

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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23 authors.

Vasiliki LiakouliRheumatology Unit, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via S. Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy. vasiliki.liakouli@unicampania.it.
Giulio ForteRheumatology Unit, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via S. Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy.
Piero RuscittiDepartment of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
Luca NavariniClinical and Research Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Fondazione Policlinico Campus Biomedico, Rome, Italy.
Francesca BellisaiRheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy.
Francesco CasoRheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Giuliana GugginoDepartment of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Rheumatology section, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Lidia La BarberaDepartment of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Rheumatology section, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Chiara RizzoDepartment of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Rheumatology section, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Ada CorradoRheumatology Clinic, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
Paola TriggianeseDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
Alberto Lo GulloRheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, ARNAS Garibaldi Hospital, Catania, Italy.
Giuseppe MandraffinoInternal Medicine Unit, University Hospital G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Luca CantariniRheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Bruno FredianiRheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Paola CiprianiDepartment of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
Francesco Paolo CantatoreRheumatology Clinic, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
Maria Sole ChimentiRheumatology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Department of "Medicina dei Sistemi", University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
Elvira FavoinoRheumatic and Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Unit, Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine (DIM), University of Bari Medical School, Bari, Italy.
Federico PerosaRheumatic and Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Unit, Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine (DIM), University of Bari Medical School, Bari, Italy.
Annamaria IagnoccoAcademic Rheumatology Centre, Department of Clinical and Biological Science, Hospital Mauriziano, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Roberto GiacomelliClinical and Research Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Fondazione Policlinico Campus Biomedico, Rome, Italy.
Francesco CicciaRheumatology Unit, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via S. Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo assess the contribution of Systemic sclerosis (SSc)-specific features on type II diabetes mellitus (T2D) in a large cohort of Italian SSc patients.

methodsA total of 613 SSc patients from 11 tertiary Rheumatology Units across Italy were included. All patients underwent full history taking, clinical examination, and relevant laboratory and radiological evaluations. Demographic, socioeconomic, and disease-specific factors were compared between SSc patients with and without T2D.

resultsThe prevalence of T2D in the study cohort was 7.6%. SSc patients with T2D were significantly older (P < 0.007) and exhibited: higher prevalence of late-stage capillaroscopic pattern (P < 0.001), severe reduction in forced vital capacity (FVC < 50%; P < 0.000), moderate reduction in total lung capacity (TLC 50-69%; P < 0.011), electrocardiographic signs of right ventricular hypertrophy (P < 0.018), higher prevalence of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) confirmed by right heart catheterization (RHC) (P < 0.037) and higher prevalence scleroderma renal crisis (SRC) (P < 0.001); elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (P < 0.022), and ANA positivity. These patients more frequently assumed angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) (P < 0.005) when compared to their non-T2D counterparts, while the use of immunosuppressive therapies was similar between groups. Multivariate analysis identified older age, SRC, and reductions in both TLC and FVC as independent SSc-specific associated factors of T2D.

conclusionAlthough the prevalence of T2D in SSc patients is lower than the global estimates reported by the International Federation of Diabetes (IFD), a distinct subgroup of SSc patients with T2D is characterized by unique disease manifestations and complications, including SRC and impaired lung function. These findings underscore the importance of tailored screening and management approaches to address the intersecting metabolic and vascular risks in this population.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Scleroderma, SystemicAdultAgedCohort StudiesFemaleHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRheumatologyDiabetes mellitus type IIImpaired fasting glucoseSystemic sclerosisTraditional cardiovascular risk factors

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PMID40722116
PMCPMC12306082

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