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The Next Generation: Exploring Current and Emerging Therapies for
Type 2 Diabetes
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The Next Generation: Exploring Current and Emerging Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes
A G E N D A
6:15 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 6:45 a.m. – 6:50 a.m. Welcome – Introductory Remarks
Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADE 6:50 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. The Next Generation: Exploring Current and Emerging
Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes 7:40 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Questions & Answers
F A C U L T Y
Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADE Assistant Director of Experiential Education and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy Downers Grove, Illinois
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The Next Generation: Exploring Current and Emerging Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes
D I S C L O S U R E S T A T E M E N T
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The Next Generation: Exploring Current and Emerging Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes
A C T I V I T Y O V E R V I E W
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 out of every 10 adults in the United States (U.S.) has diabetes, and if current trends continue, as many as 1 in 3 will have diabetes by 2050. Approximately 7 million people remain undiagnosed, and nearly 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes, which places them at high risk for developing diabetes. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. The estimated total financial cost of diabetes in the U.S. in 2007 was $174 billion, which includes the costs of medical care, disability, and premature death. Appropriate treatment and management of diabetes is critical to decrease the risk of complications associated with the disease. To achieve this goal, primary prevention, testing and early diagnosis, access to care for all persons with diabetes, and improved quality of care are necessary. Health-system pharmacists need to remain informed of updated treatment guidelines and evolving pharmacotherapy to optimize management of type 2 diabetes. A C T I V I T Y O B J E C T I V E S
At the conclusion of this application-based educational activity, participants should be able to
Discuss recent changes to national guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes.
Compare and contrast traditional and new diabetes pharmacotherapy.
Describe emerging pharmacotherapy treatments for type 2 diabetes.
Summarize current and emerging trends in diabetes care.
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C O N T I N U I N G E D U C A T I O N A C C R E D I T A T I O N
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The Next Generation: Exploring Current and Emerging Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes
Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADE Assistant Director of Experiential Education and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy Downers Grove, Illinois Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADE, is Assistant Director of Experiential Education and Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Cornell is also a certified diabetes educator and clinical pharmacy consultant, specializing in community and ambulatory care practice. Dr. Cornell has over 24 years of practice in community pharmacy where she has practiced as a clinical pharmacist, diabetes educator, and preceptor, as well as the inaugural coordinator of the American Diabetes Association (ADA)-recognized Dominick’s Pharmacy Diabetes Self-Management Education program. Dr. Cornell’s current clinical practice is with the Access Community Health Network, where she trains, educates, and supervises students from the colleges of medicine, pharmacy, and health sciences as they provide diabetes education classes for patients in underserved community clinics. Dr. Cornell received her Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from the University of Illinois, College of Pharmacy in 1986 and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University in 2002. Dr. Cornell recently completed her term as President of the Illinois Pharmacists Association in October 2011. She has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the 2010 Teacher of the Year Award, the 2010 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Student Engaged Community Service Award, and the 2005 Midwestern University Golden Apple Teaching Award. In 2008, she received fellow recognition from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) and the American Pharmacists Association. She is an active member of the ADA, as well as the AADE, where she served on the board of directors from 2004 to 2007. Dr. Cornell has served as an invited speaker nationally and internationally on diabetes and its related conditions and is recognized as a key opinion leader in the field of diabetes education. She has contributed to many peer-reviewed print and online publications in this field.
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The Next Generation: Exploring Current and Emerging Therapies for
Type 2 Diabetesyp
Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADEAssistant Director of Pharmacy Practice and
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Learning Objectives
• Discuss recent changes to national guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes.
• Compare and contrast traditional and new diabetes pharmacotherapydiabetes pharmacotherapy.
• Describe emerging pharmacotherapy treatments for type 2 diabetes.
• Summarize current and emerging trends in diabetes care.
Treatment Guideline Comparison:
ADA/EASD vs. AACE
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WUZZLE #1
ADA 2012 Clinical Practice Recommendations:Summary of Revisions
New Recommendations
Initiate metformin (unless contraindicated) and lifestyle changes at time of diabetes diagnosis.
In newly diagnosed T2DM patients with markedly symptomatic /and/or elevated blood glucose levels or A1c, consider insulin
therapy, with or without additional agents, from the outset.
If non‐insulin monotherapy at maximal tolerated dose does not achieve or maintain the A1c target over 3‐6 months, add a second oral agent, a GLP‐1 receptor agonist, or insulin.
ADA. Diabetes Care. 2012; 35(suppl1):S11‐63.
T2DM = type 2 diabetes mellitusGLP‐1 = glucagon‐like peptide‐1
According to the revised ADA guidelines, which of the following oral agents are not considered part of the “two drug combination” therapy options?
1. ‐glucosidase inhibitors (AGI) 2 Di tid l tid 4 (DPP 4) i hibit ( li ti )2. Dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 (DPP‐4) inhibitors (gliptins)
3. Dopamine agonists
4. Glinides
5. Sulfonylureas
6. Thiazolidinediones (TZDs or glitazones)
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Initial drug monotherapy
Efficacy ( HbA1c) Hypoglycemia Weight Side effects Costs
Healthy eating, weight control, increased physical activity
Metformin high low risk neutral/loss GI / lactic acidosis low
If needed to reach individualized HbA1c target after ~3 months, proceed to 2-drug combination (order not meant to denote any specific preference):
Metformin +
Metformin +
Metformin +
Metformin +
Metformin +
Efficacy ( HbA1c) Hypoglycemia Weight Major side effect(s) Costs
high low risk gain edema, HF, fx’s‡ high
Thiazolidine- dione
intermediate low risk neutral rare‡
high
DPP-4 Inhibitor
highest high risk gain hypoglycemia‡
variable
Insulin (usually basal)
Two drug combinations*
high low risk loss GI‡ high
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Sulfonylurea†
high moderate risk gain hypoglycemia‡ low
If needed to reach individualized HbA1c target after ~3 months, proceed to 3-drug combination (order not meant to denote any specific preference):
Sulfonylurea†
+
Thiazolidine-dione +
DPP-4 Inhibitor +
GLP-1 receptor agonist +
Insulin (usually basal) +
Metformin +
Metformin +
Metformin +
Metformin +
Metformin+
TZD
DPP-4-i
GLP-1-RA
Insulin§
SU†
DPP-4-i
GLP-1-RA
Insulin§
SU† SU†
TZD TZD
TZD
DPP-4-i
Insulin§ Insulin§
If combination therapy that includes basal insulin has failed to achieve HbA1c target after 3-6 months, proceed to a more complex insulin strategy, usually in combination with 1-2 non-insulin agents:
Insulin# (multiple daily doses)
Three drug combinations
More complex insulin strategies
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or GLP-1-RA
Inzucchi SE et al. Diabetes Care. 2012; 35:1364‐79.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists American College of Endocrinology (AACE/ACE) AlgorithmAlgorithm is stratified by A1c level
A1c ≤ 7.5%
– Start with monotherapy.If monotherapy fails, progress to dual and then to triple therapy. Finally, insulin therapy should be initiated, with or without additional agents.
A1c 7.6%–9.0%
– Begin dual therapy because no single agent is likely to achieve the A1c goal.If dual therapy fails, progress to triple therapy and then to insulin therapy, with or without additional orally administered agents.
A1c > 9.0%
– If the patient is asymptomatic, begin with triple therapy. If the patient is symptomatic, or therapy with similar medications has failed, initiate insulin therapy, either with or without additional orally administered agents.
Rodbard HW et al. Endocr Pract. 2009; 15:540‐59.
The Endocrine Society: Guideline Update
• Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Patients in a Non‐Critical Care Setting– All patients have blood glucose test upon hospital admission
• All patients with high glucose on admission receive POC blood glucose testing
– Glucose targets» Pre‐meal < 140 mg/dl» Random < 180 mg/dl
• Patients with diabetes should be treated with scheduled subcutaneous insulin regimen
www.endo‐society.org. URL in Reference List.
POC = point of care
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Case 1SL is newly diagnosed with T2DM x 2 months.A1c is 8.6%. BMI 32 kg/m2
Occupation: interstate truck driver. What should SL’s (target) A1c goal be?
1. < 6.5%
2. < 7.0 %
3. < 7.5%
4. < 8.0%
5. unsure
Case 2JC is a 79‐year‐old patient with T2DM x 22 years. A1c = 8.1% (x 4 years); BMI = 25 kg/m2; SCr = 1.1 mg/dLMetformin 1000 mg BIDGlimepiride 4 mg dailyJC resides in an assisted living apartment & has limited mobility. What should JC’s (target) A1c goal be?
1. < 6.5%
2. < 7.0 %
3. < 7.5%
4. < 8.0%
5. unsure
Setting Glucose Targets
Less Stringent (< 8%)
Less Stringent (< 8%)
More Stringent(as close to normal [6%] as possible)
More Stringent(as close to normal [6%] as possible)
(ADA < 7%; AACE ≤ 6.5%)
• Longer duration of diabetes• Limited life expectancy• Presence of complications/comorbidities• Greater concern about hypoglycemia
• Shorter duration of diabetes• Longer life expectancy• No significant CVD
Handelsman Y et al. Endocr Pract. 2011; 17(suppl 2):287‐302.
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Focus on Selection of Pharmacotherapy for T2DM
• Desired drug effects
– Protect remaining β‐cell function
Mi i i h l i i k– Minimize hypoglycemic risks
– Minimize weight gain
– Minimize adverse effects and drug interactions
– Cardiovascular benefit
Pharmacotherapy Options
Traditional Commonly used
Traditional Not commonly used
Newer Commonly used
NewerNot commonly used
Biguanides ‐glucosidase inhibitors (AGI)
Dipeptidylpeptidase‐4 (DPP‐4) inhibitors
Dopamine agonists
Sulfonylureas Glinides Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1)
Amylinomimeticpeptide 1 (GLP 1) agonists
Thiazolidinediones Bile acidsequestrant
Insulin
Weight Effect
Hypoglycemiaβ‐cell
protectionCVD
benefitsCost
Other Considerations
‐glucosidase inhibitors (AGI)
neutral low risk possible possible $ to $$GI adverse effects (gas),
dose frequency
Amylinomimetic loss low risk possible yes $$GI adverse effects (nausea), injectable,
dose frequency
Bile acidsequestrant
neutral or loss
low risk possible yes $$GI adverse effects (constipation),
dose frequency
Biguanides loss low risk possible yes $GI adverse effects (diarrhea), renal and
hepatic impairment monitoring
DPP‐4 Inhibitors (gliptins)
neutral low risk possible yes $$$ minimal adverse effects(g )
Dopamine agonist
neutral or loss
low risk unknown yes/no $$$GI adverse effects (nausea) ,
hypotension, dizziness
GLP-1 agonists loss low risk possible yes $$$ GI adverse effects (nausea), injectable
Insulin gain or
loss
risk – bolus
low risk ‐ basalpossible possible $ to $$
injectable, dose frequency (bolus), increased SMBG
Secretagogues Sulfonylureas &
glinidesgain risk no no
$ to $$immediate short‐term response,
increased SMBG,
dose frequency (glinides)
TZD’s (glitazones) gain low risk possible yes/no $$
4‐8 weeks for response, redistribution of subcutaneous/visceral fat,
edema, bone loss, fracture, bladder cancer
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Glucose Lowering Comparison Monotherapy Route of
Administration Target glucose: FPG or PPG
A1c (%) Reduction
Sulfonylurea Oral Both 1.5-2.0
Metformin Oral FPG 1.5
Glitazones Oral Both 1.0-1.5
Meglitinides Oral PPG 0.5-2.0
-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Oral PPG 0.5-1.0
Adapted from Unger J et al. Postgrad Med. 2010; 122:145‐57.
Cornell S et al. Postgrad Med. 2012; 124:84‐94.
DDP-4 Inhibitors Oral PPG 0.5-0.7
Bile Acid Sequestrant Oral PPG 0.4
Dopamine agonists Oral PPG 0.4
GLP-1 agonists Injectable Short acting ‐ PPGLong‐acting ‐ both
0.8-1.5
Amylin analogs Injectable PPG 0.6
Insulin Injectable Basal ‐ FPGBolus ‐ PPG
Open to target
Newer Therapies
GLP-1 Agonists
DrugExpectedDecreasein A1c (%)
Exenatide BID 10 mcg bid 0.8-0.9
DPP-4 Inhibitors
Drug(Monotherapy)
ExpectedDecreasein A1c (%)
Sitagliptin 100 mg 0.6
GLP‐1 Agonists and DPP‐4 Inhibitors
Drucker DJ et al. Lancet. 2008; 372(9645):1240‐50.Blonde L et al. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2009; 11(suppl 3):26‐34.Ahren B. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007; 21:517‐33.Buse JB et al. The Duration‐1 Study Group. Diabetes Care. 2010; 33:1255‐61.Gomis R et al. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2011; 13:653‐61.
* Not FDA-approved
g
Liraglutide 1.8 mg daily 1-1.5
Exenatide QW2 mg weekly 1.8-2.1
Saxagliptin 0.73
Linagliptin 0.51
Alogliptin* 0.6
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Pharmacologic and Pharmacokinetic Differences among GLP‐1 Agonists
Agent Description Tmax, t1/2
Active Metabolites, Significant Interactions Elimination
Exenatide BID Synthetic analog of extendin‐4 found in saliva of Heloderma suspectum (lizard); 53% homology to native GLP‐1
2.1 h2.4 h
None Mainly renal; not recommended for patients with ESRD or severe renal impairment
Liraglutide Acylated analog of human GLP‐1; 97% homology to native GLP‐1
8–12 h13 h
None Mainly metabolized by proteolytic degradation; 97 gy 3 p y g ;use caution in patients with renal impairment
Exenatide QW Exenatide suspended in PLG microspheres
2–5 wkNR
None Renal
Albiglutide GLP‐1 dimer genetically fused to human albumin
3–5 d6–7 d
NR NR
Dulaglutide GLP‐1 IgG4‐Fc fusion protein ~70 h~4 d
NR NR
Lixisenatide Extendin‐4‐like GLP‐1 agonist modified C‐terminally
~2 h~3 h
NR Renal
Byetta PI; Sept 2010. Victoza PI; Dec 2010. Gilbert MP, Pratley RE. Am J Med. 2009; 122(suppl 6):S11–S24.Bischoff LA et al. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2011; 12:1297–1303. St Onge EL, Miller SA. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2010; 10:801–6.Umpierrez GE et al. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2011; 13:418–25. Christensen M et al. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2011;20:549–57.
Approved and Standard Investigational Doses for GLP‐1 Agonists
AgentInitial Dose (Duration) Regular Dose Dose Frequency and Timing
Exenatide BID 5 µg (1 month) 5 µg or10 µg
Twice daily; given within 60‐minute period before morning and evening meals
Liraglutide 0.6 mg (1 week)
1.2 mg or1.8 mg
Once daily; any time of day
Exenatide QW 2 mg 2 mg Once weekly; timing not specified
Albiglutide 30 mg 30 mg Once weekly; timing not specified
Dulaglutide NR 0.75 mg or1.5 mg
Once weekly; timing not specified
Lixisenatide 10 µg (2 weeks)
20 µg Once daily; within 60 min before breakfast.
Byetta PI; Sept 2010. Victoza PI; Dec 2010.Bischoff LA et al. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2011; 12:1297–1303.ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT01126580 (dulaglutide). URL in Ref List.ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT01169779 (lixisenatide). URL in Ref List.
Pharmacologic and Pharmacokinetic Characteristics of DPP‐4 Inhibitors
Agent
Ex Vivo DPP‐4 Inhibition, %
Metabolism EliminationMaximum24 h
Postdose
Linagliptin ~80% ~70 ~90% eliminated unchanged; exposure decreased by CYP3A4 or P gp inducers
Biliary (>70% unchanged as parent), <6% via kidney
P‐gp inducers
Saxagliptin ~80% ~70 Hepatically metabolized to active metabolite via CYP3A4/5
Renal (12%‐29% as parent, 21%‐52% as metabolite)
Sitagliptin ~97% ~80 Not appreciably metabolized
Renal (>80% unchanged as parent)
Alogliptin ~90% ~75 Not appreciably metabolized
Renal (>70% unchanged as parent)
Deacon CF. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2011; 13:7–18. Tradjenta PI; May 2011. Onglyza PI; Feb 2011. Januvia PI; Apr 2011.
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Approved and Standard Investigational Doses of DPP‐4 Inhibitors
All DPP‐4 inhibitors should be taken orally, once daily, with or without food Dose titration at the beginning of therapy is not required
Agent Standard Dose
Moderate Renal
Impairment
Severe Renal Impairment or
ESRD OtherAgent Standard Dose Impairment ESRD Other
Linagliptin 5 mg 5 mg 5 mg None
Saxagliptin 2.5, 5 mg 2.5 mg 2.5 mg 2.5 mg with strong CYP3A4/5 inhibitors
Sitagliptin 100 mg 50 mg 25 mg None
Alogliptin 12.5, 25 mg ND ND ND
Tradjenta PI; May 2011. Onglyza PI; Feb 2011. Januvia PI; Apr 2011. Andukuri A et al. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2009; 2:117–26.
Dopamine Agonists (bromocriptine)
• ↑ dopamine in the brain to change circadian neuro‐endocrine rhythms (similar to that in hibernation)
– Body fat ‐ Possibly due to ↓ TG from diet
– ↓ liver glucose output ‐ Possibly from over‐production of cortisol in T2DM
– Best used in pre‐diabetes or early disease due to ↑ insulin resistance; though, potentially beneficial throughout duration of disease.
• Lowers postprandial glucosep p g
• Decreases A1c by 0.4% (~10‐15 mg/dl)
• Most common adverse effects
• Nausea, vomiting
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Hypotension
• ↓ TGScranton RE et al. BMC Endocr Disord. 2007; 7:3.
Amylinomimetic Agents (pramlintide)• Mimics amylin action of the pancreas and (brain)
– Enhances appropriate insulin and amylin secretion from the pancreas
• Results in brain satiety
– Delays gastric emptying time
• Can be used throughout duration of disease– Adjunct to insulin therapy
• Lowers postprandial glucoseD A1 b 0 6% ( 15 20 /dl t di l)Decreases A1c by 0.6% (~15‐20 mg/dl; more postprandial)
• Most common adverse effects– Weight loss
– Stomach upset
– Headache
• Caution in patients on insulin and/or drugs that alter GI motility– May need to ↓ insulin dose
– May need to reschedule dose of other drugs
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Wuzzle #2
Rational Choices for Oral Agent Combinations
• Drugs that target different metabolic defects
• Drugs that target fasting and postprandial glucose control
Possible Combination Therapies
< 1.0% A1c lowering needed◦ Postprandial needs coverage, as well as fasting Biguanide + TZD Biguanide + DPP‐4 inhibitor Biguanide + GLP‐1 agonist (short acting)
1 2% A1c lowering needed 1‐2% A1c lowering needed◦ Postprandial needs coverage, as well as fasting Biguanide + TZD Biguanide + GLP‐1 agonist (short or long acting) Biguanide + TZD + GLP‐1 agonist (short or long acting) Biguanide + TZD + DPP‐4 inhibitor
◦ Note: Basal insulin can be added to any of the above combinations if needed.
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Possible Combination Therapies
• > 2.0% A1c lowering needed
– Need to fix fasting first, as well as consider postprandial
• Biguanide + DPP‐4 inhibitor + basal insulin
• Biguanide + GLP‐1 agonist (short acting or long acting) + basal insulin
• Biguanide + TZD + basal insulin
• Basal + bolus insulin
• Biguanide + basal insulin + bolus insulin
Post‐prandial Glucose Elevation Intervention
In the Pipeline…………….
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Some Agents in the Pipeline
• Sodium glucose cotransporter (SGLT‐2) inhibitors
• Ultra‐long‐acting insulin
• Insulin & GLP‐1 agonist combination
• GPR119 agonists• GPR119 agonists
• Free fatty acid receptor‐1 (FFAR‐1) agonist
SGLT‐2
• SGLT‐2 (only)
– Dapagliflozin
– Canagliflozin
– Empagliflozin
I lifl i– Ipragliflozin
– Luseogliflozin
– Tofogliflozin
– Ertugliflozin
• SGLT‐2/SGLT‐1 inhibitor
– LX4211
SGLT‐2
• Patient eats and food is broken down into glucose and other things
• Kidneys allow glucose molecules to pass from the bloodstream into the glomerulus
– But the glucose is subsequently reabsorbed via active transport mechanisms in the proximal convoluted tubule rather than being lost with the urine
• Two sodium‐glucose co‐transporters have been identified that cause the glucose to be reabsorbed: SGLT‐1 and SGLT‐2
– SGLT‐2, which is found only in the proximal tubule of the kidney, accounts for most of the re‐absorption of glucose
– SGLT‐1, which is also found in the gut and other tissues, accounts for only about 10% of glucose re‐absorption
List JF et al. Diabetes Care. 2009; 32:650‐7.Wilding JP et al. Diabetes Care. 2009: 32:1656‐62.
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SGLT‐2 Inhibitors
• Work in kidney to decrease reabsorption of glucose
◦ Total glucose/day not reabsorbed: 50‐80 grams
• Metabolic effects
◦ FPG reduced 15‐20mg/dl
◦ A1c reduced 0.5 to 0.7% (placebo subtracted)◦ Body weight reduced 2‐3 kg in 12 weeks
◦ Systolic BP reduced 3‐5 mmHg
List JF et al. Diabetes Care. 2009; 32:650‐7.Wilding JP et al. Diabetes Care. 2009: 32:1656‐62.
SGLT‐2 InhibitorsAdverse Effects• Adverse effects include both constipation and diarrhea, nausea, and reports of hypoglycemia
• Some women have developed vaginal infections
• Some important blood constituents were altered– Increased serum magnesium, serum phosphate, hematocrit
o Possibly due to diuresis
– Deceased uric acid
• In clinical studies, more GI problems seen, especially in patients taking metformin in combination with a SGLT‐2 inhibitor
List JF et al. Diabetes Care. 2009; 32:650‐7.Wilding JP et al. Diabetes Care. 2009: 32:1656‐62.
Insulin
• Ultra‐long‐acting Insulin
– Degludec
– Degludec Plus
• Insulin & GLP‐1 combination
– Degludec + Liraglutide
– Glargine + Lixisenatide
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Ultra‐long‐acting Insulin
Degludec (IDeg)– Clinical trial reports (BEGIN)
– Once daily dosing o A1c ↓ 1.1% in IDeg (noninferior to insulin glargine)
– A1c ↓ 1.3% in IDeg‐200o Less hypoglycemic eventso Less weight gain26+ hours coverageo 26+ hours coverage
– IDeg (100 U/mL)– IDeg‐200 (200 U/mL)
o For patients on large basal insulin doses– e.g., > 80 units daily
King A. J Fam Pract. 2012; 61(5 suppl):S28‐31.Bergenstal R. AACE 21st Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress. May 27, 2012.
Basal Insulin Profiles
n Levels NPH (10–20 hr)
D i ( 24 h )
Degludec (> 26 hr)
Rosenstock J. Clin Cornerstone. 2001;4(2):50‐64.King A. J Fam Pract. 2012.61(5 suppl):S28‐31.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Plasm
a Insuli
Time (hours)
Glargine (< 24 hr)
Detemir (< 24 hr)
Basal Insulin DegludecFlat, Stable Profile of Both 100 Unit/ml
and 200 Unit/ml Formulations
GIR: Glucose infusion rateHeise et al. ADA 2012, Oral 349 Abstract (Trial: NN1250‐1987). Nosek et al. IDF 2011: P‐1452; Diabetologia 2011; 54(suppl. 1):S429 (1055‐P); Diabetes 2011;60(suppl. 1A):LB14.
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Degludec Plus
Degludec Plus
– Basal degludec + bolus boost of aspart
– Clinical trial reports (BOOST)
Once daily dosing Once daily dosing – Degludec + aspart prior to eveningmeal– A1c ↓ up to 1.1%
– Less hypoglycemic events
– Less weight gain
– Sustained basal coverage (~26 hours)
ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT01513590. URL in Ref List.Hirsch IB et al. Diabetes Care. 2012 Nov; 35(11): 2174‐81.
Basal Insulin – GLP‐1 agonist combination
• Degludec + liraglutide– Study NCT01336023
• Expected to be completed Nov 2012
• Fixed dose combination– Subcutaneous once dailySubcutaneous, once daily
• Benefits of combination therapy– Low hypoglycemia risk
– Weight reduction
– BP reduction
– Improved lipid profile
Baruah MP, Kalra S. Recent Pat Endocr Metab Immune Drug Discov. 2012. 6:129‐35.
Other Pipeline Agents
• GPR119 agonists
– Receptor in the pancreas (β‐cells) and GI tract
– Stimulation with synthetic ligands results in increased release of insulin, GLP‐1, and GIP
I i t l GLP 1 d GIP i T2DM• Increase in post‐meal GLP‐1 and GIP in T2DM
• Not associated with hypoglycemia
Overton HA. Br J Pharmacol. 2008; 153(suppl 1):S76‐81.Katz LB. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2012; 14:709‐16.
GIP = gastric insulinotropic peptide
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Other Pipeline Agents
• Free Fatty Acid Receptor‐1 (FFAR‐1)
– A.K.A. GPR40
• Expressed in pancreatic β‐cells
• Activation of this receptor results in fatty acid–induced l ti l t d i li tiglucose‐stimulated insulin secretion
• In a phase 2, 12‐week clinical trial, the FFAR‐1 activator TAK‐875 significantly reduced A1c, compared with placebo with no increase in hypoglycemia.
Kebede MA. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2009; 11(suppl 4):10‐20.Burant CF. Lancet. 2012; 379(9824):1403‐11.
Key Points of Discussion at the 2012 ADA Scientific Sessions
• Minimize hypoglycemia
• Early detection and treatment for prediabetes
– Metformin + lifestyley
– TZD + GLP‐1 agonist + lifestyle
• β‐cell function can be preserved for 3.5 years after diagnosis of T2DM
– Combination therapyo Complementary mechanisms
Key Points of Discussion at the 2012 ADA Scientific Sessions
• TODAY study
– Maintaining glycemic control in youth with T2DM• Metformin + lifestyle
• Metformin + TZD
• ORIGIN study
– Outcomes reduction with initial glargine intervention• Early basal insulin use in prediabetes and T2DM to evaluate
– Cardiovascular disease
– Cancer
– Hypoglycemia
– Weight gain
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Key Points of Discussion at the 2012 ADA Scientific Sessions
• 3 types of adipose tissue– White (bad)– Brown (good)– Beige (adipose tissue precursor)
• Brown fat is decreased in obesityBrown fat is decreased in obesity– Bariatric surgery increases brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity
• ↑ brown fat
• So how do we “brown” our white/beige fat?– Cold temps– Sympathetic activity– Coffee, green tea– Exercise
Take Home Message
• Diabetes management is constantly evolving– Clinicians must stay current with new therapies and trends
• The longer we wait – the more damage is done!– Earlier diagnosis and treatment needed– Appropriate drug therapy + lifestyle modification◦ Monotherapy rarely works and only for short term
• Newer and emerging therapies target key organ defects
• Individualize glycemic goals and therapy– One size does NOT fit all – Key considerations in therapy◦ Save the β‐cell◦ Minimize hypoglycemia ◦ Minimize weight gain
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Initial drug monotherapy
Efficacy ( HbA1c) Hypoglycemia Weight Side effects Costs
Healthy eating, weight control, increased physical activity
Metformin high low risk neutral/loss GI / lactic acidosis low
If needed to reach individualized HbA1c target after ~3 months, proceed to 2-drug combination (order not meant to denote any specific preference):
Metformin Metformin Metformin Metformin MetforminMetformin+
Metformin+
Metformin+
Metformin +
Metformin+
Efficacy ( HbA1c) Hypoglycemia Weight Major side effect(s) Costs
high low risk gain edema, HF, fx’s‡ high
Thiazolidine- dione
intermediate low risk neutral rare‡
high
DPP-4 Inhibitor
highest high risk gain hypoglycemia‡
variable
Insulin (usually basal)
Two drug combinations*
high low risk loss GI‡ high
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Sulfonylurea†
high moderate risk gain hypoglycemia‡ low
If needed to reach individualized HbA1c target after ~3 months, proceed to 3-drug combination (order not meant to denote any specific preference):
Sulfonylurea†
+
Thiazolidine-dione +
DPP-4 Inhibitor +
GLP-1 receptor agonist +
Insulin (usually basal) +
Metformin+
Metformin+
Metformin+
Metformin +
Metformin+
TZD
DPP-4-i
GLP-1-RA
Insulin§
SU†
DPP-4-i
GLP-1-RA
Insulin§
SU† SU†
TZD TZD
TZD
DPP-4-i
Insulin§ Insulin§
Three drug combinations
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or GLP-1-RA
If combination therapy that includes basal insulin has failed to achieve HbA1c target after 3-6 months, proceed to a more complex insulin strategy, usually in combination with 1-2 non-insulin agents:
Insulin# (multiple daily doses)
More complex insulin strategies
Inzucchi SE et al. Diabetes Care. 2012; 35:1364‐79.
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Weight Effect
Hypoglycemiaβ‐cell
protectionCVD
benefitsCost
Other Considerations
‐glucosidase inhibitors (AGI)
neutral low risk possible possible $ to $$GI adverse effects (gas),
dose frequency
Amylinomimetic loss low risk possible yes $$GI adverse effects (nausea), injectable,
dose frequencyq y
Bile acidsequestrant
neutral or loss
low risk possible yes $$GI adverse effects (constipation),
dose frequency
Biguanides loss low risk possible yes $GI adverse effects (diarrhea), renal and
hepatic impairment monitoring
DPP‐4 Inhibitors (gliptins)
neutral low risk possible yes $$$ minimal adverse effectsg
Dopamine agonist
neutral or loss
low risk unknown yes/no $$$GI adverse effects (nausea) ,
hypotension, dizziness
GLP-1 agonists loss low risk possible yes $$$ GI adverse effects (nausea), injectable
Insulin gain or
loss
risk – bolus
low risk ‐ basalpossible possible $ to $$
injectable, dose frequency (bolus), increased SMBG
Secretagogues Sulfonylureas &
glinides
gain risk no no$ to $$
immediate short‐term response, increased SMBG,
dose frequency (glinides)
TZD’s (glitazones) gain low risk possible yes/no $$
4‐8 weeks for response, redistribution of subcutaneous/visceral fat,
edema, bone loss, fracture, bladder cancer
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Glucose Lowering Comparison Monotherapy Route of
Administration Target glucose: FPG or PPG
A1c (%) Reduction
Sulfonylurea Oral Both 1.5-2.0
Metformin Oral FPG 1.5
Glitazones Oral Both 1.0-1.5
Meglitinides Oral PPG 0.5-2.0
-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Oral PPG 0.5-1.0
DDP-4 Inhibitors Oral PPG 0.5-0.7
Bile Acid Sequestrant Oral PPG 0.4
Dopamine agonists Oral PPG 0.4
GLP-1 agonists Injectable Short acting ‐ PPGLong‐acting ‐ both
0.8-1.5
Adapted from Unger J et al. Postgrad Med. 2010; 122:145‐57.
Cornell S et al. Postgrad Med. 2012; 124:84‐94.
Long acting both
Amylin analogs Injectable PPG 0.6
Insulin Injectable Basal ‐ FPGBolus ‐ PPG
Open to target
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Pharmacologic and Pharmacokinetic Differences among GLP‐1 Agonists
Agent Description Tmax, t1/2
Active Metabolites, Significant Interactions Elimination
Exenatide BID Synthetic analog of extendin‐4 2.1 h None Mainly renal; not y g 4found in saliva of Heloderma suspectum (lizard); 53% homology to native GLP‐1
2.4 hy ;
recommended for patients with ESRD or severe renal impairment
Liraglutide Acylated analog of human GLP‐1; 97% homology to native GLP‐1
8–12 h13 h
None Mainly metabolized by proteolytic degradation; use caution in patients with renal impairment
Exenatide QW Exenatide suspended in PLG microspheres
2–5 wkNR
None Renal
Albigl tid GLP di g ti ll f d t d NR NRAlbiglutide GLP‐1 dimer genetically fused to human albumin
3–5 d6–7 d
NR NR
Dulaglutide GLP‐1 IgG4‐Fc fusion protein ~70 h~4 d
NR NR
Lixisenatide Extendin‐4‐like GLP‐1 agonist modified C‐terminally
~2 h~3 h
NR Renal
Byetta PI; Sept 2010. Victoza PI; Dec 2010. Gilbert MP, Pratley RE. Am J Med. 2009; 122(suppl 6):S11–S24.Bischoff LA et al. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2011; 12:1297–1303. St Onge EL, Miller SA. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2010; 10:801–6.Umpierrez GE et al. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2011; 13:418–25. Christensen M et al. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2011;20:549–57.
Approved and Standard Investigational Doses for GLP‐1 Agonists
AgentInitial Dose (Duration) Regular Dose Dose Frequency and Timing
Exenatide BID 5 µg (1 month) 5 µg or10 µg
Twice daily; given within 60‐minute period before morning and evening meals
Liraglutide 0.6 mg (1 week)
1.2 mg or1.8 mg
Once daily; any time of day
Exenatide QW 2 mg 2 mg Once weekly; timing not specified
Albiglutide 30 mg 30 mg Once weekly; timing not specified
Dulaglutide NR 0.75 mg or Once weekly; timing not specified1.5 mg
Lixisenatide 10 µg (2 weeks)
20 µg Once daily; within 60 min before breakfast.
Byetta PI; Sept 2010. Victoza PI; Dec 2010.Bischoff LA et al. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2011; 12:1297–1303.ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT01126580 (dulaglutide). URL in Ref List.ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT01169779 (lixisenatide). URL in Ref List.
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Pharmacologic and Pharmacokinetic Characteristics of DPP‐4 Inhibitors
Ex Vivo DPP‐4 Inhibition, %
24 h Agent Metabolism EliminationMaximum Postdose
Linagliptin ~80% ~70 ~90% eliminated unchanged; exposure decreased by CYP3A4 or P‐gp inducers
Biliary (>70% unchanged as parent), <6% via kidney
Saxagliptin ~80% ~70 Hepatically metabolized to active metabolite via CYP3A4/5
Renal (12%‐29% as parent, 21%‐52% as metabolite)
/
Sitagliptin ~97% ~80 Not appreciably metabolized
Renal (>80% unchanged as parent)
Alogliptin ~90% ~75 Not appreciably metabolized
Renal (>70% unchanged as parent)
Deacon CF. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2011; 13:7–18. Tradjenta PI; May 2011. Onglyza PI; Feb 2011. Januvia PI; Apr 2011.
Approved and Standard Investigational Doses of DPP‐4 Inhibitors
All DPP‐4 inhibitors should be taken orally, once daily, with or without food Dose titration at the beginning of therapy is not required
Agent Standard Dose
Moderate Renal
Impairment
Severe Renal Impairment or
ESRD Other
Linagliptin 5 mg 5 mg 5 mg None
Saxagliptin 2.5, 5 mg 2.5 mg 2.5 mg 2.5 mg with strong CYP3A4/5 3 4/5inhibitors
Sitagliptin 100 mg 50 mg 25 mg None
Alogliptin 12.5, 25 mg ND ND ND
Tradjenta PI; May 2011. Onglyza PI; Feb 2011. Januvia PI; Apr 2011. Andukuri A et al. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2009; 2:117–26.
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S E L F – A S S E S S M E N T C R O S S W O R D P U Z Z L E
Across: Down: 3 ‐ Generic name for newly approved long‐acting
insulin 5 ‐ The good fat 6 ‐ Drug with the best A1c lowering potential 7 ‐ Popular incretin hormone 9 ‐ Critical undesirable drug side effect
1 ‐ A new class of drugs that decreases renal absorption of glucose
2 ‐ Oral agent with most hypoglycemic risk 4 ‐ The best pharmacotherapy approach 8 ‐ Hormone that affects neuro‐endocrine
rhythm 9 ‐ The pre‐meal blood glucose goal is 140‐
180 mg/dL for patients in this setting
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