Associations between the Use of Metformin and Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Patients with Alzheimer´s Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - A Register-based Study.

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q3 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Current Alzheimer research Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.2174/1567205020666230522102641

Helena Kullenberg, Moa Wibom, Maria Kumlin, Thomas Nyström, Marie M Svedberg

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Abstract

Background: Metformin, the first-line anti-diabetic drug treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is suggested to be anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and improve cognitive function, making it a promising contribution to treating Alzheimer´s disease (AD). However, the effect of metformin on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in patients with AD has not been explored.

Objective: To investigate the associations between metformin and BPSD in patients with AD and T2DM and explore possible interaction with other antidiabetic drugs.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on data from the Swedish BPSD register. A total of 3745 patients with AD and antidiabetic drug treatment were included. Associations and interactions between antidiabetic drugs and BPSD were investigated by binary logistic regression.

Results: The use of metformin was associated with lower odds for symptoms of depression (OR 0.77, CI (95%) 0.61-0.96, p = 0.022) and anxiety (OR 0.74, CI (95%) 0.58-0.94, p = 0.015) after adjustment for age, gender, specific diagnosis, and drugs. We could not demonstrate this association with another antidiabetic drug. Interaction effects were limited to an increasing association in eating and appetite disorders using metformin and other antidiabetic drugs (i.e., drugs other than insulin, sulfonylurea, or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors).

Conclusion: The result of this study suggests that metformin could be beneficial for patients diagnosed with AD, other than for blood glucose control. Although, more knowledge is needed before assigning metformin a role in treating BPSD.

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二甲双胍的使用与阿尔茨海默病和2型糖尿病患者行为和心理症状之间的关系——一项基于登记的研究

背景:二甲双胍作为2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者的一线降糖药物，被认为具有抗炎、抗氧化、改善认知功能等作用，有望治疗阿尔茨海默病(AD)。然而，二甲双胍对阿尔茨海默病患者痴呆(BPSD)行为和心理症状的影响尚未探讨。目的:探讨二甲双胍与AD合并T2DM患者BPSD的关系，并探讨其与其他降糖药物的相互作用。方法:这项横断面研究基于瑞典BPSD登记的数据。共纳入3745例AD合并降糖药物治疗的患者。采用二元logistic回归分析降糖药物与BPSD之间的关联及相互作用。结果:在调整年龄、性别、特定诊断和药物后，二甲双胍的使用与抑郁症状(OR 0.77, CI (95%) 0.61-0.96, p = 0.022)和焦虑症状(OR 0.74, CI (95%) 0.58-0.94, p = 0.015)的发生率较低相关。我们不能证明这种关联与其他抗糖尿病药物。相互作用效应仅限于使用二甲双胍和其他降糖药物(即胰岛素、磺脲类或二肽基肽酶-4抑制剂以外的药物)与饮食和食欲障碍的相关性增加。结论:本研究结果表明，二甲双胍可能对AD患者有益，而不是控制血糖。然而，在确定二甲双胍在治疗BPSD中的作用之前，还需要更多的知识。

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Current Alzheimer research 医学-神经科学

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4.00

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4.80%

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4-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Current Alzheimer Research publishes peer-reviewed frontier review, research, drug clinical trial studies and letter articles on all areas of Alzheimer’s disease. This multidisciplinary journal will help in understanding the neurobiology, genetics, pathogenesis, and treatment strategies of Alzheimer’s disease. The journal publishes objective reviews written by experts and leaders actively engaged in research using cellular, molecular, and animal models. The journal also covers original articles on recent research in fast emerging areas of molecular diagnostics, brain imaging, drug development and discovery, and clinical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. Manuscripts are encouraged that relate to the synergistic mechanism of Alzheimer''s disease with other dementia and neurodegenerative disorders. Book reviews, meeting reports and letters-to-the-editor are also published. The journal is essential reading for researchers, educators and physicians with interest in age-related dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Current Alzheimer Research provides a comprehensive ''bird''s-eye view'' of the current state of Alzheimer''s research for neuroscientists, clinicians, health science planners, granting, caregivers and families of this devastating disease.