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Study · Non-randomized trial · n = 328 · 2015

11 results

Liraglutide reduces the body weight and waist circumference in Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients.

Feng P, Yu DM, Chen LM, Chang BC, Ji QD, Li SY, Zhu M, Ding SH, Zhang BZ, Wang SL, Li HT, Lin JN and 6 more

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Wang MJ, Guo JC, Liu J, Liu ZD, Wu ST, Yang JH

Acta pharmacologica Sinica26 Jan 2015Cited by 22 (Europe PMC)

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Results from this study11

11 results from studies that gave the peptide. 11 results from people.

  1. 01HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, 24 weeks of add-on liraglutide significantly reduced mean body weight.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, body weight fell after 24 weeks of added liraglutide.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMean body weight
    Study

    n = 328

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Mean body weight
    86.61 to 79.1 kg
    before vs after liraglutide

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Liraglutide treatment caused significant reduction of the mean body weight (from 86.61±14.09 to 79.10±13.55 kg)
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.
  2. 02HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, 24 weeks of add-on liraglutide significantly reduced waist circumference.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, waist size fell after 24 weeks of added liraglutide.

    Outcome
    DecreaseWaist circumference
    Study

    n = 328

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Waist circumference
    101.81 to 94.29 cm
    before vs after liraglutide

    Source sentences

    Summary
    waist circumference (from 101.81±13.96 to 94.29±14.17 cm)
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.
  3. 03HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, 43.67% of patients lost 5%-10% of body weight on add-on liraglutide.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, 43.67% lost 5% to 10% of body weight on added liraglutide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableBody weight loss of 5%-10%
    Study

    n = 328

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Patients with weight loss 5-10%
    43.67%
    24 weeks

    Source sentences

    Summary
    resulting in body weight lose of 5%-10% in 43.67% patients
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.
  4. 04HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, 34.06% of patients lost more than 10% of body weight on add-on liraglutide.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, 34.06% lost more than 10% of body weight on added liraglutide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableBody weight loss above 10%
    Study

    n = 328

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Patients with weight loss above 10%
    34.06%
    24 weeks

    Source sentences

    Summary
    body weight loss above 10% in 34.06% patients
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.
  5. 05HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes on add-on liraglutide, baseline waist circumference, BMI and HOMA-IR were independently correlated with body weight loss.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, baseline waist size, BMI and insulin resistance were linked to weight loss on liraglutide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableBaseline predictors of body weight loss
    Study

    n = 328

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Baseline waist circumference, BMI and HOMA-IR were independently correlated with the body weight loss.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.
  6. 06HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, 24 weeks of add-on liraglutide significantly decreased HbA1c.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, HbA1c fell after 24 weeks of added liraglutide.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c
    Study

    n = 328

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    HbA1c
    8.66 to 6.92%
    before vs after liraglutide

    Source sentences

    Summary
    liraglutide treatment significantly decreased HbA1c levels (from 8.66%±2.17% to 6.92%±0.95%)
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.
  7. 07HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, 35.37% of patients reached HbA1c below 7.0% on add-on liraglutide.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, 35.37% reached an HbA1c below 7.0% on added liraglutide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableHbA1c below 7.0%
    Study

    n = 328

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Patients with HbA1c below 7.0%
    35.37%
    24 weeks

    Source sentences

    Summary
    with HbA1c<7.0% in 35.37% patients
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.
  8. 08HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide gave greater body weight loss in patients with a long duration of diabetes.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, those with long-standing diabetes lost more weight on liraglutide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableWeight loss by duration of diabetes
    Study

    n = 328

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    liraglutide treatment resulted in greater body weight loss in patients with a long duration of diabetes, and better glycemic control in patients with a short duration of diabetes.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.
  9. 09HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide gave better glycemic control in patients with a short duration of diabetes.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, those with short-duration diabetes had better blood sugar control on liraglutide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableGlycemic control by duration of diabetes
    Study

    n = 328

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    better glycemic control in patients with a short duration of diabetes.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.
  10. 10HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes treated with liraglutide, patients with body weight loss above 10% had significantly lower plasma creatinine levels.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes, those who lost over 10% of body weight on liraglutide had lower creatinine levels.

    Outcome
    Not applicablePlasma creatinine in patients with body weight loss above 10%
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    body weight loss above 10% in 34.06% patients, who had significant lower plasma creatinine levels
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.
  11. 11HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Chinese overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes treated with liraglutide, patients who reached HbA1c below 7.0% had lower baseline HbA1c but higher baseline levels of C peptide and glucagon.

    In plain wordsIn Chinese adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes, those reaching HbA1c below 7.0% on liraglutide had higher starting C peptide and glucagon.

    Outcome
    Not applicableBaseline C peptide and glucagon in patients reaching HbA1c below 7.0%
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 24 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    with HbA1c<7.0% in 35.37% patients, who had a significantly lower baseline level of HbA1c, but higher baseline levels of C peptide and glucagon
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 328 Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients were included in this multi-center, open-labeled and self-controlled clinical study.
    Summary · context
    The patients were subcutaneously injected with liraglutide once daily for 24 weeks as add-on therapy to their previous hypoglycemic treatments.

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