Consensus statement on dose modifications of antidiabetic agents in patients with hepatic impairment

Abstract

Liver disease is an important cause of mortality in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It is estimated that diabetes is the most common cause of liver disease in the United States. Virtually, entire spectrum of liver disease is seen in T2DM including abnormal liver enzymes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and acute liver failure. The treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) in cirrhotic patients has particular challenges as follows: (1) about half the patients have malnutrition; (2) patients already have advanced liver disease when clinical DM is diagnosed; (3) most of the oral antidiabetic agents (ADAs) are metabolized in the liver; (4) patients often have episodes of hypoglycemia. The aim of this consensus group convened during the National Insulin Summit 2015, Puducherry, was to focus on the challenges with glycemic management, with particular emphasis to safety of ADAs across stages of liver dysfunction. Published literature, product labels, and major clinical guidelines were reviewed and summarized. The drug classes included are biguanides (metformin), the second- or third-generation sulfonylureas, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, thiazolidinediones, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, and currently available insulins. Consensus recommendations have been drafted for glycemic targets and dose modifications of all ADAs. These can aid clinicians in managing patients with diabetes and liver disease.

Analysis of diabetes mellitus for early prediction using optimal features selection

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The risk factors of inpatient hypoglycemia: A systematic review

“…The liver plays a role in carbohydrate metabolism, gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. Impaired liver function ultimately contributes to an increased risk of hypoglycemia [25]. Based on a study conducted by Kagansky et al, an increased risk of hypoglycemia can also occur in septic conditions (Odds Ratio (OR) 6.4 95% CI 2.3-17.3), malignancy (OR 2.6 95% IK 1.1-6.2), and decreased albumin levels (OR 4.3 95% IK 2.9-6.5) [13].…”

NAFLD and liver transplantation: Disease burden, current management and future challenges

“…33 Several issues need to be taken into account when considering pharmacological treatment of pre-LT DM, such as the development of side effects, the risk of hypoglycaemia, and potential limitations due to the presence of acute kidney injury. 35 Moreover, specific guidelines for the use of antihyperglycaemic drugs are lacking, mainly because patients with cirrhosis are excluded from clinical trials, 36 leaving insulin as the only completely safe treatment in cirrhotic patients regardless of the stage of liver disease. Oral agents can be used with caution in patients with Child-Pugh class A or B.…”