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Improved Beta Cell Glucose Sensitivity Plays Predominant Role in the Decrease in HbA1c with Cana and Lira in T2DM.

Ali AM, Mari A, Martinez R, Al-Jobori H, Adams J, Triplitt C, DeFronzo R, Cersosimo E, Abdul-Ghani M

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism1 Oct 2020Cited by 10 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study12

5 results from studies that gave the peptide. 5 results from people.

  1. 01HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In poorly controlled adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide alone significantly lowered HbA1c after 16 weeks.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide alone lowered HbA1c, a measure of blood sugar control, after 16 weeks.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c change after 16 weeks
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 16 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Both liraglutide and canagliflozin significantly lowered HbA1c
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).
  2. 02HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide alone increased insulin secretion during the oral glucose tolerance test after 16 weeks.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide alone increased the body's insulin release after a sugar drink.

    Outcome
    IncreaseInsulin secretion during OGTT, (ΔC-Pep/ΔG)0-120
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 16 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Insulin secretion during the OGTT, measured with (∆C-Pep/∆G)0-120, increased in the 3 groups (from 0.30 ± 0.06 to 0.48 ± 0.10; 0.29 ± 0.05 to 0.98 ± 0.23; and 0.24 ± 0.06 to 1.09 ± 0.12 in subjects receiving CANA, LIRA and CANA/LIRA respectively
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).
  3. 03HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide alone increased beta cell glucose sensitivity after 16 weeks.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide alone made insulin-producing cells respond better to glucose.

    Outcome
    IncreaseBeta cell glucose sensitivity
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 16 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    an increase in beta cell glucose sensitivity (29 ± 5 to 55 ± 11; 33 ± 6 to 101 ± 16; and 28 ± 6 to 112 ± 12, respectively
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).
  4. 04HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, the increase in insulin secretion was greater with liraglutide than with canagliflozin.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide increased insulin release more than canagliflozin did.

    Outcome
    IncreaseInsulin secretion, liraglutide versus canagliflozin
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Canagliflozin
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 16 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Insulin secretion during the OGTT, measured with (∆C-Pep/∆G)0-120, increased in the 3 groups (from 0.30 ± 0.06 to 0.48 ± 0.10; 0.29 ± 0.05 to 0.98 ± 0.23; and 0.24 ± 0.06 to 1.09 ± 0.12 in subjects receiving CANA, LIRA and CANA/LIRA respectively
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    P = 0.02 for CANA vs LIRA
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).
  5. 05HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, the increase in beta cell glucose sensitivity was greater with liraglutide than with canagliflozin.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide improved beta cell glucose sensitivity more than canagliflozin did.

    Outcome
    IncreaseBeta cell glucose sensitivity, liraglutide versus canagliflozin
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Canagliflozin
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 16 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    an increase in beta cell glucose sensitivity (29 ± 5 to 55 ± 11; 33 ± 6 to 101 ± 16; and 28 ± 6 to 112 ± 12, respectively
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    P = 0.01 for CANA vs LIRA
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).

Studies that did not test the peptide alone7

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. 06HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialMechanism

    In adults with type 2 diabetes treated with the three regimens, the decrease in HbA1c correlated inversely with the increase in beta cell glucose sensitivity.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, a bigger rise in beta cell glucose sensitivity went with a bigger HbA1c fall across the treatments.

    Outcome
    Not applicableCorrelation of HbA1c decrease with beta cell glucose sensitivity increase
    Study

    n = 45

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Measurements

    correlation r
    0.71
    HbA1c decrease vs beta cell glucose sensitivity increase

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The decrease in HbA1c strongly and inversely correlated with the increase in beta cell glucose sensitivity (r = 0.71, P < 0.001).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).

    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. 07HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, canagliflozin plus liraglutide had no significant additive effect on HbA1c compared with each agent alone.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, adding canagliflozin to liraglutide did not lower HbA1c more than each drug alone.

    Outcome
    No significant changeHbA1c, canagliflozin plus liraglutide versus each agent alone
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Liraglutide alone and canagliflozin alone
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    with no significant additive effect of the combination on HbA1c
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).

    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. 08HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, canagliflozin plus liraglutide increased insulin secretion during the oral glucose tolerance test from baseline.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, the canagliflozin and liraglutide combination increased insulin release after a sugar drink.

    Outcome
    IncreaseInsulin secretion with canagliflozin plus liraglutide
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Insulin secretion during the OGTT, measured with (∆C-Pep/∆G)0-120, increased in the 3 groups (from 0.30 ± 0.06 to 0.48 ± 0.10; 0.29 ± 0.05 to 0.98 ± 0.23; and 0.24 ± 0.06 to 1.09 ± 0.12 in subjects receiving CANA, LIRA and CANA/LIRA respectively
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).

    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. 09HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, canagliflozin plus liraglutide increased beta cell glucose sensitivity from baseline.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, the canagliflozin and liraglutide combination improved beta cell glucose sensitivity.

    Outcome
    IncreaseBeta cell glucose sensitivity with canagliflozin plus liraglutide
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    an increase in beta cell glucose sensitivity (29 ± 5 to 55 ± 11; 33 ± 6 to 101 ± 16; and 28 ± 6 to 112 ± 12, respectively
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).

    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. 10HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, canagliflozin plus liraglutide did not increase insulin secretion more than liraglutide alone.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, adding canagliflozin to liraglutide did not raise insulin release more than liraglutide alone.

    Outcome
    No significant changeInsulin secretion, combination versus liraglutide alone
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Liraglutide alone
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    No significant difference in the increase in insulin secretion or beta cell glucose sensitivity was observed between subjects in LIRA or CANA/LIRA groups.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).

    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. 11HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, canagliflozin plus liraglutide did not improve beta cell glucose sensitivity more than liraglutide alone.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, adding canagliflozin to liraglutide did not improve beta cell glucose sensitivity more than liraglutide alone.

    Outcome
    No significant changeBeta cell glucose sensitivity, combination versus liraglutide alone
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Liraglutide alone
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    No significant difference in the increase in insulin secretion or beta cell glucose sensitivity was observed between subjects in LIRA or CANA/LIRA groups.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).

    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. 12HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneRandomized controlled trialMechanism

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, improved beta cell glucose sensitivity was the strongest predictor of the HbA1c decrease with each therapy in multivariate regression.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, better beta cell glucose sensitivity was the strongest predictor of a fall in HbA1c with each treatment.

    Outcome
    Not applicablePredictor of HbA1c decrease
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In multivariate regression model, improved beta cell glucose sensitivity was the strongest predictor of HbA1c decrease with each therapy.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A total of 45 poorly controlled (HbA1c = 7%-11%) T2DM patients received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) before and after 16 weeks of treatment with: (i) liraglutide (LIRA); (ii) canagliflozin (CANA); (iii) liraglutide plus canagliflozin (CANA/LIRA).

    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 trials2

Trials this study reports on, or that list this study as a reference. Registry data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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

Active, not recruitingPhase 4NCT07325435

Beta Cell Function in Type 2 Diabetes: Differential Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLIP-Receptor Agonists

MaryAnn Banerjin = 6021 Dec 2024 to est. 30 Jun 2028

Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM)

CompletedNot applicableResults postedNCT02324842

Effect of Combined Incretin-Based Therapy Plus Canagliflozin on Glycemic Control and the Compensatory Rise in Hepatic Glucose Production in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonion = 45Nov 2014 to 31 Mar 2019

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 18 Dec 2019

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    12 Oct 2026, 11:11 UTC

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    9 Oct 2026, 03:05 UTC

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