Tirzepatide as adjunct therapy in patients with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
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- #Meta-analysis
- #Type 1 Diabetes
- #Tirzepatide
- Tirzepatide is a dual agonist of GIP and GLP-1 receptors, showing efficacy in glycemic control and weight loss for T2DM.
- As adjunct therapy in overweight or obese adults with T1DM, it significantly improves HbA1c, reduces body weight and BMI, and lowers insulin requirements.
- Meta-analysis of 6 observational studies found HbA1c decreased by 0.61%, weight by 9.9 kg, BMI by 8.3 kg/m2, and total daily insulin by 23.73 IU at 6 months.
- Common adverse effects were gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
- Evidence is limited by observational designs and overlapping cohorts; larger randomized controlled trials are needed for confirmation and long-term safety assessment.