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Superior efficacy of insulin degludec/liraglutide versus insulin glargine U100 as add-on to sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitor therapy: A randomized clinical trial in people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.

Philis-Tsimikas A, Billings LK, Busch R, Portillo CM, Sahay R, Halladin N, Eggert S, Begtrup K, Harris S

Diabetes, obesity & metabolism4 Apr 2019Cited by 56 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study8

No result from this study comes from a test of the peptide.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone8

In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  1. 01HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) lowered HbA1c by 21 mmol/mol (1.9%-points) and insulin glargine U100 by 18 mmol/mol (1.7%-points) at week 26.

    In plain wordsIn people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, both the IDegLira combination and insulin glargine lowered HbA1c.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c change from baseline to week 26
    Study

    n = 420

    Comparator
    Insulin glargine U100 (IGlar U100)
    Analysis
    Primary
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    HbA1c change
    −21 mmol/mol
    IDegLira
    HbA1c change
    −18 mmol/mol
    IGlar U100
    HbA1c change
    −1.9 %-points
    IDegLira
    HbA1c change
    −1.7 %-points
    IGlar U100

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The primary endpoint was change in HbA1c from baseline to week 26.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Mean HbA1c reductions were 21 mmol/mol (1.9%-points) with IDegLira and 18 mmol/mol (1.7%-points) with IGlar U100;
    Summary · context
    To investigate the efficacy and safety of insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) versus insulin glargine 100 units/mL (IGlar U100) as add-on to sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor therapy.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  2. 02HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, IDegLira was non-inferior and superior to insulin glargine U100 for HbA1c change (difference -3.90 mmol/mol).

    In plain wordsIn people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, the IDegLira combination lowered HbA1c more than insulin glargine.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c difference IDegLira versus IGlar U100
    Study

    n = 420

    Comparator
    Insulin glargine U100 (IGlar U100)
    Analysis
    Primary
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    HbA1c change difference
    −3.9 mmol/mol
    IDegLira vs IGlar U100
    HbA1c change difference
    −0.36 %-points
    IDegLira vs IGlar U100

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The primary endpoint was change in HbA1c from baseline to week 26.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    confirming non-inferiority (P < 0.0001) and superiority of IDegLira (difference in HbA1c change -3.90 mmol/mol; 95% confidence interval [CI] -5.45; -2.35 (-0.36%-points; 95% CI -0.50, -0.21)).
    Summary · context
    To investigate the efficacy and safety of insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) versus insulin glargine 100 units/mL (IGlar U100) as add-on to sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor therapy.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  3. 03HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, IDegLira gave a lower body weight than insulin glargine U100 (difference -1.92 kg).

    In plain wordsIn people with type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, the IDegLira combination led to lower weight than insulin glargine.

    Outcome
    DecreaseBody weight difference at week 26
    Study

    n = 420

    Comparator
    Insulin glargine U100 (IGlar U100)
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    Body weight difference
    −1.92 kg
    IDegLira vs IGlar U100

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Superiority for IDegLira over IGlar U100 was also confirmed for: body weight (difference -1.92 kg; 95% CI -2.64, -1.19); severe or blood-glucose-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia (rate ratio 0.42; 95% CI 0.23, 0.75); total daily insulin dose (difference -15.37 U; 95% CI -19.60, -11.13).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    To investigate the efficacy and safety of insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) versus insulin glargine 100 units/mL (IGlar U100) as add-on to sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor therapy.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  4. 04HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialSafety outcome

    In people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, IDegLira had a lower rate of severe or blood-glucose-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia than insulin glargine U100 (rate ratio 0.42).

    In plain wordsIn people with type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, the IDegLira combination caused fewer low blood sugar events than insulin glargine.

    Outcome
    DecreaseSevere or blood-glucose-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia
    Study

    n = 420

    Comparator
    Insulin glargine U100 (IGlar U100)
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    Rate ratio
    0.42
    hypoglycaemia, IDegLira vs IGlar U100

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Superiority for IDegLira over IGlar U100 was also confirmed for: body weight (difference -1.92 kg; 95% CI -2.64, -1.19); severe or blood-glucose-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia (rate ratio 0.42; 95% CI 0.23, 0.75); total daily insulin dose (difference -15.37 U; 95% CI -19.60, -11.13).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    To investigate the efficacy and safety of insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) versus insulin glargine 100 units/mL (IGlar U100) as add-on to sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor therapy.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  5. 05HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, IDegLira needed a lower total daily insulin dose than insulin glargine U100 (difference -15.37 U).

    In plain wordsIn people with type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, the IDegLira combination needed less daily insulin than insulin glargine.

    Outcome
    DecreaseTotal daily insulin dose difference
    Study

    n = 420

    Comparator
    Insulin glargine U100 (IGlar U100)
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    Total daily insulin dose difference
    −15.37 U
    IDegLira vs IGlar U100

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Superiority for IDegLira over IGlar U100 was also confirmed for: body weight (difference -1.92 kg; 95% CI -2.64, -1.19); severe or blood-glucose-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia (rate ratio 0.42; 95% CI 0.23, 0.75); total daily insulin dose (difference -15.37 U; 95% CI -19.60, -11.13).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    To investigate the efficacy and safety of insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) versus insulin glargine 100 units/mL (IGlar U100) as add-on to sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor therapy.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  6. 06HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialSafety outcome

    In people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, the overall treatment-emergent adverse event rate was higher with IDegLira than with insulin glargine U100.

    In plain wordsIn people with type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, the IDegLira combination had more side effects overall than insulin glargine.

    Outcome
    IncreaseOverall treatment-emergent adverse event rate
    Study

    n = 420

    Comparator
    Insulin glargine U100 (IGlar U100)
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The overall treatment-emergent adverse event rate was higher with IDegLira as a result of higher increased lipase and nausea rates.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    To investigate the efficacy and safety of insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) versus insulin glargine 100 units/mL (IGlar U100) as add-on to sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor therapy.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  7. 07HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialSafety outcome

    In people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, increased lipase was reported more often with IDegLira than with insulin glargine U100.

    In plain wordsIn people with type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, raised lipase levels were more common with the IDegLira combination than with insulin glargine.

    Outcome
    IncreaseIncreased lipase rate
    Study

    n = 420

    Comparator
    Insulin glargine U100 (IGlar U100)
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Gastrointestinal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The overall treatment-emergent adverse event rate was higher with IDegLira as a result of higher increased lipase and nausea rates.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    To investigate the efficacy and safety of insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) versus insulin glargine 100 units/mL (IGlar U100) as add-on to sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor therapy.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  8. 08HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialSafety outcome

    In people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, nausea was reported more often with IDegLira than with insulin glargine U100.

    In plain wordsIn people with type 2 diabetes on an SGLT2 inhibitor, nausea was more common with the IDegLira combination than with insulin glargine.

    Outcome
    IncreaseNausea rate
    Study

    n = 420

    Comparator
    Insulin glargine U100 (IGlar U100)
    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal adverse events · Gastrointestinal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The overall treatment-emergent adverse event rate was higher with IDegLira as a result of higher increased lipase and nausea rates.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    To investigate the efficacy and safety of insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) versus insulin glargine 100 units/mL (IGlar U100) as add-on to sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor therapy.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

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Registered trials1

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1 trial · 1 completed · 1 with posted results · source ClinicalTrials.gov (opens in a new tab)

CompletedPhase 3Results postedNCT02773368

A Clinical Trial Comparing Glycaemic Control and Safety of Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira) Versus Insulin Glargine (IGlar) as add-on Therapy to SGLT2i in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Novo Nordisk A/Sn = 42023 May 2016 to 23 Oct 2017

Diabetes · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 11 Aug 2020

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    12 Oct 2026, 12:10 UTC

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    9 Oct 2026, 03:05 UTC

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