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Glucose‐lowering pharmacotherapies in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease or chronic kidney disease. An expert consensus reported by the Chinese Diabetes Society and the Chinese Society of Endocrinology.

Authors :
Hong, Tianpei
Su, Qing
Li, Xiaoying
Shan, Zhongyan
Chen, Li
Peng, Yongde
Chen, Liming
Yan, Li
Bao, Yuqian
Lyu, Zhaohui
Shi, Lixin
Wang, Weiqing
Guo, Lixin
Ning, Guang
Mu, Yiming
Zhu, Dalong
Source :
Diabetes/Metabolism Research & Reviews; May2021, Vol. 37 Issue 4, p1-13, 13p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), which are important causes of disabling and death in patients with T2DM. For the prevention and management of ASCVD or CKD, cardiovascular risk factors should be systematically evaluated, and ASCVD and CKD should be screened in patients with T2DM. In this consensus, we recommended that metformin should be used as the first‐line therapy for patients with T2DM and ASCVD or very high cardiovascular risk, heart failure (HF) or CKD, and should be retained in the treatment regimen unless contraindicated or not tolerated. In patients with T2DM and established ASCVD or very high cardiovascular risk, addition of a glucagon‐like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP‐1RA) or sodium–glucose cotransporter type 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor with proven cardiovascular benefits should be considered independent of individualised glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C) targets. In patients with T2DM and HF, an SGLT2 inhibitor should be preferably added regardless of HbA1C levels. In patients with T2DM and CKD, SGLT2 inhibitors should be preferred for the combination therapy independent of individualised HbA1C targets, and GLP‐1RAs with proven renal benefits would be alternative if SGLT2 inhibitors are contraindicated. Moreover, the prevention of hypoglycaemia and management of multiple risk factors by comprehensive regimen, including lifestyle intervention, antihypertensive therapies, lipid‐lowering treatment and antiplatelet therapies, should be kept in mind in treating patients with T2DM and ASCVD, HF or CKD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15207552
Volume :
37
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Diabetes/Metabolism Research & Reviews
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
150236957
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/dmrr.3416