{"title":"Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Its Correlates: Associations with Serum Creatinine and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in a Cross-Sectional Study from CHARLS 2011-2015.","authors":"Lei Li, Zichen Xu, Luqing Jiang, Lingdan Zhuang, Jianjun Huang, Daoqin Liu, Qiwen Wu","doi":"10.1089/met.2023.0188","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2023.0188","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as a significant global public health challenge, and the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is widely used due to its convenience, low cost, and broad clinical applicability. Concurrently, insulin resistance (IR) serves as a crucial marker of metabolic disturbance, and alternative indicators have garnered increasing attention in CKD research in recent years. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> This study aims to investigate the relationship between IR-related indices (TyG index, TyG-BMI index, and TyG-WC index) and serum creatinine levels, as well as the eGFR, with the intention of uncovering their potential roles in the assessment of renal function. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We analyzed nationally representative cross-sectional data from a cohort of individuals aged 45 and above in China, comprising 11,608 participants. Participants were categorized into different groups based on quartiles of the TyG index, and multiple factors, including gender, age, lifestyle, and co-morbidities, were adjusted for using linear regression models. <b><i>Results:</i></b> By linear regression, TyG, TyG-BMI, and TyG-WC indices were significantly positively correlated with serum creatinine and significantly negatively correlated with eGFR. Results showed similar trends when TyG, TyG-BMI, and TyG-WC indices were used as categorical variables. In the fully adjusted model, the highest quartile of serum creatinine was higher than the first quartile for TyG, TyG-BMI, and TyG-WC indices, with β values of 2.673, 3.67, and 1.937 mg/dL, respectively; the highest quartile of eGFR was lower than the first quartile, with β values of -2.4, -2.955, and -1.823 mL/min/1.73 m<sup>2</sup>. <i>P</i> values were statistically significant. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> This study indicates a consistent correlation between the TyG index and its related indices with serum creatinine levels and eGFR among the middle aged and elderly population in China. These findings suggest the potential utility of these indices in early screening and management of the risk of chronic kidney disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"179-189"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138830292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insulin Resistance Is Better Estimated by Using Fasting Glucose, Lipid Profile, and Body Fat Percent Than by HOMA-IR in Japanese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance: An Exploratory Study.","authors":"Yui Nakamura, Soichiro Otaki, Yohei Tanaka, Ayaka Adachi, Nobuhiko Wada, Yuji Tajiri","doi":"10.1089/met.2023.0181","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2023.0181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Aims:</i></b> The aim of the present study is to estimate insulin resistance (IR) using clinically available parameters except for serum insulin or C-peptide concentration to overcome the limitation of homeostasis model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR), which has been widely used in clinical practice. <b><i>Patients and Methods:</i></b> Fifty-two admitted patients with type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance were enrolled, and steady state plasma glucose (SSPG) method and cookie meal tolerance test were performed together with fasting blood sampling and anthropometric measurements. Insulin sensitivity measured by SSPG was estimated as glucose clearance corrected by the excretion of glucose into urine (C-GC). <b><i>Results:</i></b> Log-transformed (C-GC) was negatively correlated with fasting plasma glucose (FPG), log (Fasting triglyceride: TG), log (Fasting TG/Fasting high-density lipoprotein cholesterol: HDLC), and their area under the curves (AUCs). Fasting and AUC-HDLC was positively and fasting free fatty acid (FFA) was negatively correlated with log (C-GC). Body fat (%) was negatively correlated with log (C-GC). Multiple regression analysis on log (C-GC) as an outcome variable revealed that FPG, log (AUC-TG/AUC-HDLC), body fat (%), and fasting FFA were selected as significant predictive variables and contributed to log (C-GC) by 60% (adjusted <i>R</i><sup>2</sup>). Replacing log (AUC-TG/AUC-HDLC) with its fasting value, log (Fasting TG/Fasting HDLC), this model still showed a strong contribution to log (C-GC) by 57% (adjusted <i>R</i><sup>2</sup>). These contributions were stronger than those in log (HOMA-IR) (52.5%), log (Fasting C-peptide) (45.7%) to log (C-GC). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> It is plausible that our estimation for IR without the inclusion of plasma insulin concentration can be applied in Japanese patients whose HOMA-IR is not appropriately available. The model using fasting values is less complicated and could be the best way for the estimation of IR.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"199-206"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139403593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association of Diabetic Retinopathy with Midlife Hepatic Steatosis Diagnosed by Elastography and Hepatic Steatosis Index in Type 2 Diabetes in an Indian Population.","authors":"Mily Mandal, Sambuddha Ghosh, Satarupa Roy, Sayani Mandal, Anindya Dasgupta","doi":"10.1089/met.2023.0081","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2023.0081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Aims:</i></b> People with type 2 diabetes mellitus are at increased risk of developing hepatic steatosis. We determined the prevalence of hepatic steatosis in middle-aged patients with and without diabetic retinopathy (DR) in an Indian population. We feel this information is critical, with trends of increasing chronic liver disease-related mortality at younger ages. <b><i>Method:</i></b> Institution-based analytical cross-sectional study with 114 middle-aged type 2 diabetes patients; 57 in each group with <15 years of duration of DM and without excessive drinking. Hepatic steatosis was determined by the hepatic steatosis index (HSI), hepatic ultrasonography (USG), and elastography. <b><i>Result:</i></b> The HSI in DR (37.9 ± 3.9) was more (<i>P</i> = 0.012) than in without diabetic retinopathy (NODR) (36.3 ± 3.3). There was no difference between two groups in liver span (<i>P</i> = 0.829) or in the prevalence of fatty liver (<i>P</i> = 0.562) as determined by conventional USG. Elastography value (kPa) was more (<i>P</i> = 0.001) in DR (6.51 ± 1.85) than in NODR (5.14 ± 1.60). On elastography, 50.9% in DR had a likelihood ratio (Metavir score for a stiffness value) for stage 2 Metavir score. In DR, 11.8% of those missed by USG had a likelihood ratio for ≥ stage 2 Metavir score on elastography. The presence of DR was independently correlated with kPa value (<i>P</i> < 0.001). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> A significantly higher prevalence of hepatic steatosis was observed in DR in this population. DR can be a useful biomarker for early hepatic screening in midlife, particularly with hepatic elastography, so that timely diagnosis of hepatic steatosis can be made.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"214-221"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139990581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Atsushi Takayama, Toshiki Fukasawa, Masato Takeuchi, Koji Kawakami
{"title":"Timing of Initiation of Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors Based on Serum Uric Acid Level Does Not Predict Renoprognosis in Patients with Preserved Kidney Function.","authors":"Atsushi Takayama, Toshiki Fukasawa, Masato Takeuchi, Koji Kawakami","doi":"10.1089/met.2023.0238","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2023.0238","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Despite recent evidence of remaining possibility that early initiation of xanthine oxidase inhibitors (XOIs) is beneficial in renoprognosis for patients with stage 2 or less chronic kidney disease (CKD), no evidence is available regarding the difference in renoprognosis based on serum uric acid (sUA) levels at the initiation of XOIs among patients with preserved kidney function. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> New XOI initiators were divided into quartiles based on baseline sUA. Primary outcome was the composite incidence of a significant estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline (≥40% decline in eGFR from baseline or development of eGFR <30 mL/1.73 m<sup>2</sup>/min) or all-cause death within 5 years. <b><i>Results:</i></b> After excluding inapplicable patients, 1170 XOI initiators were analyzed (mean ± standard deviation age: 68 ± 14.3 years; sUA: 10.6 ± 1.15 mg/dL). On overall median [interquartile range (IQR)] follow-up of 824 (342, 1576) days, incidence rate of the primary outcome was 287 per 1000 person-years for 5 years. Although the nonadjusted model showed a dose-response association between baseline sUA level and the outcome, the adjusted model showed no significant association. Adjusted hazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of the second, third, and fourth quartiles of baseline sUA with the composite outcome within 5 years compared to the first quartile were 1.00 (0.78, 1.29), 1.00 (0.80, 1.30), and 1.02 (0.80, 1.32), respectively. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Early initiation of XOIs did not predict a significant benefit on renoprognosis even among the population with preserved kidney function. The validity of initiating XOIs with the aim of improving renoprognosis based on sUA is questionable.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"222-231"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139087365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prediction and Validation of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease Using Fatty Liver-Related Indices in a Japanese Population.","authors":"Kengo Moriyama","doi":"10.1089/met.2023.0212","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2023.0212","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Recently, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has been proposed. It is uncertain how indices that predict fatty liver are associated with MAFLD in Japanese. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Among subjects who underwent a health examination at our hospital, 1257 (men: 787, women: 474) subjects participated in fatty liver evaluation of the fatty liver index (FLI) and fatty liver predicting index (FLPI) were included in this cross-sectional study. The discriminatory ability of each index for MAFLD was tested using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. The association between FLI, FLPI, and MAFLD was investigated using multiple logistic regression analysis. <b><i>Results:</i></b> FLI and FLPI had good discriminatory ability for identifying MAFLD in both men and women, with specific cutoff values. Both FLI and FLPI were significantly higher in subjects with MAFLD, and the odds of MAFLD were higher among those in the highest tertile relative to the lowest tertile in both men and women. FLI and FLPI were higher in subjects who met the criteria for both MAFLD and metabolic syndrome (MetS) compared to those who had MAFLD or MetS alone, and most of the examined parameters in subjects with both conditions indicated a high metabolic risk profile. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The study suggests that FLI and FLPI are valuable tools for predicting MAFLD and are similarly correlated with the disease. Furthermore, the highest values of these indices were observed in subjects who met the criteria for both MAFLD and MetS, emphasizing the importance of considering both conditions when assessing metabolic risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"190-198"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139049017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Remission of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease After Radical Surgery in Patients with Colorectal Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.","authors":"Zi-Wei Li, Xin-Peng Shu, Fei Liu, Xu-Rui Liu, Yue Tong, Quan Lv, Xiao-Yu Liu, Wei Zhang, Dong Peng","doi":"10.1089/met.2023.0232","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2023.0232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between remission of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and radical surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> From January 2014 to December 2021, data of patients with concurrent CRC and NAFLD who underwent radical surgery in a single-center hospital were retrospectively collected. NAFLD was defined as a mean computed tomography (CT) liver attenuation value of <40 Hounsfield units (HUs). Comparison of preoperative and 1-year postoperative CT images was performed to evaluate the change of NAFLD. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictive factors for NAFLD remission. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) between the remission group and no remission group. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In this study, a total of 55 eligible patients were included. The remission group had 33 (60.0%) patients and the no remission group had 22 (40.0%) patients. The mean preoperative weight was 66.1 ± 9.9 kg. The mean preoperative body mass index (BMI) was 25.4 ± 2.5 kg/m<sup>2</sup>. We found that the average weight was significantly decreased (<i>P</i> < 0.01), average BMI was significantly decreased (<i>P</i> < 0.01), and HU score was significantly increased (<i>P</i> < 0.01). By comparing baseline characteristics between the remission group and no remission group, we found that the remission group exhibited larger tumor sizes (<i>P</i> = 0.036) than the no remission group. In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, we found that weight change was a predictor for NAFLD (odds ratio = 0.764, 95% confidence interval = 0.618-0.944, <i>P</i> = 0.013). We did not find any statistically significant differences in OS (<i>P</i> = 0.182) or DFS (<i>P</i> = 0.248) between the remission group and no remission group. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The NAFLD remission rate reached 60.0% for CRC patients 1 year after radical surgery. In addition, we found that weight change was a predictor of NAFLD remission.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"207-213"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139485638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dan Chen, Juan Feng, HongYan He, WeiPing Xiao, XiaoJing Liu
{"title":"Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Obesity-Related Heart Diseases.","authors":"Dan Chen, Juan Feng, HongYan He, WeiPing Xiao, XiaoJing Liu","doi":"10.1089/met.2023.0134","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2023.0134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Evidence-based medicine shows that obesity is associated with a wide range of cardiovascular (CV) diseases. Obesity can lead to changes in cardiac structure and function, which can lead to obese cardiomyopathy, subclinical cardiac dysfunction, and even heart failure. It also increases the risk of atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death. Many invasive and noninvasive diagnostic methods can detect obesity-related heart disease at an early stage, so that appropriate measures can be selected to prevent adverse CV events. However, studies have shown a protective effect of obesity on clinical outcomes of CV disease, a phenomenon that has been termed the obesity paradox. The \"obesity paradox\" essentially refers to the fact that the classification of obesity defined by body mass index (BMI) does not consider the impact of obesity heterogeneity on CV disease prognosis, but simply puts subjects with different clinical and biochemical characteristics into the same category. In any case, indicators such as waist-to-hip ratio, ectopic body fat qualitative and quantitative, and CV fitness have been shown to be able to distinguish different CV risks in patients with the same BMI, which is convenient for early intervention in an appropriate way. A multidisciplinary approach, including lifestyle modification, evidence-based generic and novel pharmacotherapy, and surgical intervention, can improve CV outcomes in overweight/obese patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"161-169"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139642523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components on Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Function: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study.","authors":"Huazhao Yang, Zhenhua Cui, Zhenyu Quan","doi":"10.1089/met.2023.0161","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2023.0161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> The association of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal function remains controversial in observational studies. To comprehensively investigate the association between MetS and its components with CKD and renal function, a Mendelian randomization (MR) study was performed. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The inverse variance weighting (IVW) of random effects was used as the main estimation method, while MR-Egger and weighted median analysis results were used for auxiliary judgments. Cochran's Q test, MR-Egger intercept test, leave-one-out analysis, and funnel plots were used to assess heterogeneity and pleiotropy. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The MR analyses of genetically predicted MetS and its components' association with CKD risk and renal function showed the following causal associations: hypertension with CKD risk; MetS and obesity with increased blood urea nitrogen and decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate based on cystatin C; hypertension and diabetes with increased urine albumin-creatinine ratio and increased risk of microalbuminuria; and CKD with increased triglyceride. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Based on genetic data, this study demonstrated an association between hypertension and CKD risk and a causal association between other MetS components and renal function. The early diagnosis and prevention of MetS and its components might be essential for CKD management.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"114-122"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72014691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation of the Relationship Between Serum Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels with Genetic Polymorphisms, Gut Microbiota, and Nutrition.","authors":"Asu Şevval Dural, Can Ergün, Murat Urhan","doi":"10.1089/met.2023.0094","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2023.0094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> To prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), it is important to determine the factors that are associated with its development. High serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (LDL-C) levels are a modifiable prevention and treatment target known to contribute to the development of CVD, but the factors affecting blood cholesterol levels, including LDL-C, remain controversial. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> In this study, the factors (genetic, nutritional, and gut microbiota) thought to be effective on serum LDL-C levels were discussed from a holistic perspective, and the effects of the relationship between these factors on LDL-C levels were examined. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The study was carried out with 609 adults (48% male) who applied to a private health institution between 2016 and 2022. <b><i>Results:</i></b> It was observed that serum LDL-C levels were positively correlated with body mass index (BMI) (<i>P</i> = 0.000) and different ApoE alleles had significant effects on LDL-C levels. It was observed that the highest LDL-C levels were in the ɛ4+ group, followed by ɛ3+ and ɛ2+ groups, respectively (<i>P</i> = 0.000). Results showed that dietary cholesterol and fiber consumption did not significantly affect serum LDL-C levels (<i>P</i> = 0.705 and <i>P</i> = 0.722, respectively). It was also observed that enterotypes and the butyrate synthesis potential of intestinal microbiota did not cause significant changes in serum LDL-C levels (<i>P</i> = 0.369 and <i>P</i> = 975, respectively). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Serum LDL-C levels are affected by modifiable factors such as BMI and nonmodifiable factors such as APOE genotype. By identifying these factors and conducting further studies on them, new ways to improve serum LDL-C levels, which is an important factor in the development of CVD, can be identified. In addition, no significant effect of gene-nutrient or microbiota-nutrient interactions on serum LDL-C levels was detected. Further research is needed, especially on the relationship between intestinal microbiota and serum LDL levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"133-140"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136398051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Teneligliptin 20 mg Twice Daily on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Levels and Its Influence on Non-Glycemic Components in Non-Diabetic Obese Individuals.","authors":"Ranakishor Pelluri, Srikanth Kongara, Vanitha Rani Nagasubramanian, Shriraam Mahadevan, Jithendra Chimakurthy","doi":"10.1089/met.2023.0218","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2023.0218","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background and Aims:</i></b> Teneligliptin is an oral antidiabetic agent, it can persevere glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase enzyme. In addition, it has rare incidence of hypoglycemia. Hence, this study aimed to test the effect of teneligliptin 20 mg twice daily along with low carbohydrate diet and physical exercise on change of body weight and insulin resistance in nondiabetic obese subjects. <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> It is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study carried out at outpatient department of an endocrinology hospital over the period of 48 weeks. Teneligliptin 20 mg twice daily 30 min before food (low carbohydrate diet [LCD]) with regular physical exercise, and control group was kept with placebo twice daily 30 min before food LCD with regular physical exercise. This study was registered in clinical trial registry of India [CTRI/2020/02/023329]. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 150 nondiabetic obese subjects were randomized into test (<i>n</i> = 75) and control groups (<i>n</i> = 75). At the end of 48 weeks there was significant improvement in GLP-1, simplified nutrition assessment questionnaire (SNAQ) score, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), triglycerides (TG), and body weight. The mean difference and 95% confidence interval of GLP-1 (pg/mL) was 76.42 (44.42-148.41) (<i>P</i> = 0.37); SNAQ score, -1.64 (-2.48 to -0.81) (<i>P</i> = 0.000); HOMA-IR, -0.9 (-0.59 to -0.38) (<i>P</i> = 0.000); TG (mg/dL) -29.37 (-44.46 to -14.07) (<i>P</i> = 0.000); reduction of body weight (kilograms) -3.09 (-6.11 to -0.07) (<i>P</i> = 0.043). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Findings of this study reveals that teneligliptin-treated group showed significant improvement in GLP-1 levels, reduced insulin resistance, body weight, TG, appetite, and metabolic syndrome. Teneligliptin is well tolerated, except in upper respiratory tract infections. CTR number: CTRI/2020/02/023329.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"90-96"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139080625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}