A Meta-analysis of Novel Glucose-Lowering Therapies in Kidney Transplant Recipients with Diabetes


Ratan P., Kodalak S., Saldarriaga L., Andrade A. D., Ferreira R., Trevisan T.

American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions, Illinois, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 21 - 23 Haziran 2025, ss.834, (Tam Metin Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.2337/db25-834-p
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Illinois
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.834
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction and Objective: The efficacy of novel therapies like glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) for kidney transplant recipients (KTR) with diabetes remains uncertain. We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of GLP-1 RA and SGLT2i in these individuals.

Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central, and clinicaltrials.gov were systematically searched for studies using GLP-1 RA or SGLT2i in KTR with diabetes. We computed mean difference (MD) and standardized mean difference (SMD) for continuous outcomes and risk ratio (RR) for binary outcomes, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Heterogeneity was assessed using I² statistics. Statistical analyses were performed using Comprehensive Meta-analysis version 3.3.070.

Results: We included 22 studies, comprising 5287 participants, of whom 291 underwent GLP-1 RA therapy and 3211 underwent SGLT2i therapy. After 12 months of GLP-1 RA therapy, participants had significantly lower glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (SMD: −0.34; 95% CI: −0.60, −0.75; p=0.012), reduced insulin requirement (MD: −7.34 U; 95% CI: −12.42; −2.26; p=0.005), and body weight (MD: −3.25 kg; 95% CI: −5.07, −1.43; p<0.001) but a similar estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Sixteen percent of individuals experienced adverse gastrointestinal side effects while receiving GLP1-RA. The use of SGLT2i was associated with a significantly reduced HbA1c (SMD: −0.31; 95% CI: −0.49, −0.15; p<0.001), body weight (MD: −2.29 kg; 95% CI: −3.17, −1.41; p<0.001), and adverse cardiovascular events (RR: 0.38; 95% CI: 0.25, 0.57; p<0.001). There were no significant differences in eGFR and genitourinary infections.

Conclusion: In KTR with diabetes, the use of GLP-1 RA and SGLT2i was associated with better glycemic control, reduced body weight, and reduced insulin requirement, presenting an acceptable safety profile and optimized care.