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Background: No comprehensive meta‐analysis has evaluated the efficacy and safety of ertugliflozin compared to a placebo in patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) until now. This meta‐analysis fills this gap in knowledge. Methods: A systematic search was carried out in electronic databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that included patients with T2D receiving ertugliflozin in the treatment group and placebo in the control group. The change in HbA1c from the baseline values was the primary outcome, whereas changes in plasma glucose and other metabolic parameters and adverse events (AEs), including hypoglycemia, were the secondary outcomes. Results: Seven RCTs involving 7283 subjects met the inclusion criteria. Ertugliflozin outperformed placebo in reducing HbA1c in both 5 mg (MD −0.62%, 95% CI [−0.80, −0.44], p < 0.00001, I2 = 91%) and 15 mg (MD −0.69%, 95% CI [−0.91, −0.47], p < 0.00001, I2 = 93%) doses. A higher proportion of patients achieved HbA1c < 7.0% with ertugliflozin than with placebo. Ertugliflozin was also superior to placebo in lowering fasting plasma glucose (FPG), body weight, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP). Ertugliflozin and placebo had comparable AE profiles, including urinary tract infection (UTI) and hypoglycemia, except for the greater risk of genital mycotic infections (GMIs) with ertugliflozin. Ertugliflozin 5 and 15 mg have equivalent efficacy and safety profiles except for greater weight reduction with ertugliflozin 15 mg. Conclusion: Ertugliflozin has a good glycemic efficacy and a reassuring safety profile in managing T2D. Trial Registration: Registration number: CRD42023456450. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is a systematic review and meta-analysis that explores the effects and safety of tirzepatide, a medication used to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and type 2 diabetes. The study found that tirzepatide was effective in improving liver function, as indicated by reductions in serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels. It also showed that tirzepatide led to reductions in liver fat content and serum cytokeratin 18 levels. These findings suggest that tirzepatide may be a promising treatment option for MASLD and related conditions. However, the study acknowledges the need for further research to determine the long-term effects of tirzepatide in MASLD. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: Sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have been evaluated in children with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), and several other nondiabetic conditions. Potential tolerability issues have prevented the routine use of SGLT2i in children with diabetes. However, no meta-analysis to date has evaluated the safety and tolerability of SGLT2i in children. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to address this knowledge gap. Methods: Databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), case control, and cohort studies involving children receiving SGLT2i in the interventionarm. Primary outcome was occurrence of treatment emergent adverse events (TAEs). Secondary outcomes were evaluation of glycemic efficacy and occurrence of severe adverse events (SAEs), hypoglycemia, ketosis, genital or urinary infections, and any other adverse events. Results: From the 27 articles initially screened, data from 4 RCTs (258 children) were analyzed. In children with T2DM, occurrence of TAEs (odds ratio [OR], 1.77; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.93–3.36; P=0.08; I 2 =0%), SAEs (OR, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.08–2.54; P=0.37; I 2 =0%), ketoacidosis (OR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.01–8.37; P=0.50), urinary tract infections (OR, 2.34; 95% CI, 0.44–12.50; P=0.32; I 2 =0%), and severe hypoglycemia (OR, 4.47; 95% CI, 0.21–96.40; P=0.34) were comparable among the SGLTi group and placebo. Compared to placebo, T2DM children receiving SGLTi had significantly lower glycosylated hemoglobin at 24–26 weeks (mean difference [MD], -0.79%; 95% CI, -1.33 to -0.26; P=0.004; I 2 =0%). In T1DM children, β-hydroxybutyrate levels were significantly higher in the SGLTi group than the placebo group (MD, 0.11 mmol/ L; 95% CI, 0.05–0.17; P=0.0005; I 2 =53%). In T1DM, there was not a single report of an SAE, ketoacidosis, or severe hypoglycemia in either the placebo or treatment groups, but time-in-range was considerably greater in the SGLT2i group than the placebo group (68%±6% vs. 50%±13%, P<0.001). Conclusion: SGLT2i use in children and young adults appears to be both safe and tolerable based on our meta-analyses and review of the literatu [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Orforglipron is a novel once‐daily oral non‐peptide glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonist with several recently published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating its role in diabetes and obesity. No meta‐analysis has analyzed the efficacy and safety of orforglipron; this meta‐analysis aimed to address this knowledge gap. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in electronic databases to identify RCTs that included individuals with obesity who were administered orforglipron and compared to either a placebo or an active comparator. The primary outcome of interest was the percent change in body weight. Results: From 12 initially screened articles, data from three RCTs involving 774 people were analyzed with a follow‐up duration of up to 36 weeks. Compared to placebo, patients receiving orforglipron 12 mg/day (mean difference (MD), MD −5.48%, 95% CI [−7.64, −3.33], p < 0.01), 24 mg/day (MD −8.51%, 95% confidence interval (CI) [−9.88, −7.14], p < 0.01), 36 mg/day (MD −8.84%, 95% CI [−11.68, −6.00], p < 0.01) and 45 mg/day (MD −8.24%, 95% CI [−12.84, −3.63], p < 0.01) had a significantly greater percent reduction in body weight. The percentage of patients being able to achieve >15% weight loss from baseline was significantly higher with orforglipron 24 mg/day [Odds ratio (OR) 21.90 (95% CI [4.06, 118.15], p = 0.0003), 36 mg/day (OR 17.43, 95% CI [3.18, 95.66], p = 0.001) and 45 mg/day (OR 23.17, 95% CI [4.37, 123.03], p = 0.0002). Total but not severe adverse events were significantly higher with all the doses of orforglipron compared to placebo, with the hazard ratios being higher with higher doses. Gastrointestinal side‐effects were predominant side effects, being dose‐dependent, with nausea, vomiting, constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux being the predominant ones. Conclusion: Orforglipron at 24–45 mg/day doses is an effective weight loss medication. The efficacy versus side effect profile suggests that 24–36 mg/day is the most optimal dose for orforglipron as an anti‐obesity medicine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]