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ReviewJournal of clinical & translational endocrinology2024

Glucagon-like peptide1 receptor agonist treatment of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes complicated by obesity: A cases series and literature review.

Ammar Ahmed, Anvitha Ankireddypalli, Tasma Harindhanavudhi, Antoinette Moran, Amir Moheet

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Review in Journal of clinical & translational endocrinology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ammar AhmedDivision of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Anvitha AnkireddypalliDivision of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Tasma HarindhanavudhiDivision of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Antoinette MoranDivision of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Amir MoheetDivision of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is the most common non-pulmonary comorbidity in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Current guidelines recommend insulin therapy as the treatment of choice for people with CFRD. In the past, obesity and overweight were uncommon in individuals with CF. However, in recent years, advancements in CF therapies have led to a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity within this population. Glucagon-like peptide1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) therapies could potentially improve glycemic control in people with CF by increasing insulin secretion, slowing gastric emptying, and promoting weight loss through central appetite suppression, which in turn can enhance insulin sensitivity. We report, for the first time, five cases of individuals with CFRD complicated by obesity treated with GLP 1-RA for at least two years. With GLP 1-RA therapy, 4 out of 5 individuals exhibited weight reduction ranging from 7% to 19% over two years, while forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1)/predicted FEV1 % remained stable or improved in all cases. The impact on glycemic control was variable. Insulin requirements either reduced or remained stable in all five cases. Overall, GLP-1 RA was well tolerated in this case series; one individual discontinued the medication after two years of therapy due to poor appetite and nausea.

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CFRDCFTR modulatorsCystic fibrosisCystic fibrosis-related diabetesObesitySemaglutide

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PMID39764279
PMCPMC11702000

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