CV outcomes data from the ELIXA trial have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine for the as-yet FDA unapproved GLP-1 agonist lixisenatide, and have shown no increase or decrease in the rate of major cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Read more here.
Meanwhile, findings from a recent meta-analysis have shown that among people with type 2 diabetes the GLP-1 agonist liraglutide provided greater HbA1c reductions compared with SGLT-2 inhibitors. Comprising the meta-analysis were 17 randomized controlled trials that included patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin alone or in combination with sulfonylurea, DPP-4 inhibitors, or thiazolidinedione. Liraglutide was also associated with an improved likelihood of achieving glycemic goals compared with SGLT-2 inhibitors. Read more from a press release on the meta-analysis here.
Lorenzi M et al. Liraglutide vs SGLT-2 inhibitors in people with type 2 diabetes: a network meta-analysis. Presented at 23rd World Diabetes Congress, Vancouver, BC, Canada; 30 November – 4 December 2015. Abstract number 0226-P.
