Safety

Last updated: 15 de julio de 2026

Key takeaway

Safety has evidence across 10 diabetes-related interventions, with strongest support for GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Insulin Delivery Systems.

Evidence status
Extensive Research
Evidence Base: 81/100

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Evidence Intelligence™

Every evidence topic is generated from structured relationships across diabetes research, including topics, interventions, outcomes, and individual studies.

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Evidence relationships
146
Studies reviewed
10
Interventions evaluated
Strongest evidence area
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Top Evidence Areas

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#1 Hypoglycemia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists → Hypoglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
83
Strong
ImpactScore™
55
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 12 studies
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#2 Gastrointestinal Adverse Events

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists → Gastrointestinal Adverse Events

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
80
Strong
ImpactScore™
45
Slightly Negative
ConsistencyScore™
60
generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 5 studies
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#3 Hypoglycemia

Insulin Delivery Systems → Hypoglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
80
Strong
ImpactScore™
58
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 6 studies
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#4 Hypoglycemia

Metformin Therapies → Hypoglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
70
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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#5 Urinary Tract Infections

SGLT2 Inhibitors → Urinary Tract Infections

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
68
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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#6 Hypoglycemia

Sulfonylureas → Hypoglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
68
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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#7 Hypoglycemia

SGLT2 Inhibitors → Hypoglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
72
Moderate
ImpactScore™
69
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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#8 Hypoglycemia

DPP-4 Inhibitors → Hypoglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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#9 Urinary Tract Infections

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists → Urinary Tract Infections

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
67
Moderate
ImpactScore™
70
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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#10 Hypoglycemia

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors → Hypoglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Practical Questions

Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

Which interventions have the strongest evidence for affecting Safety?

evidence strength
Strong Evidence

Semaglutide have the strongest available evidence signals for Safety.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Semaglutide

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 6 studies

Why this answer: This answer is based on 6 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
6 supporting studies6 RCTsLatest publication: May 2026Updated: Jul 2026

Which interventions are most often studied for Safety?

most studied
Emerging Evidence

Liraglutide, Metformin, and Semaglutide are among the most studied areas in relation to Safety.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Semaglutide

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 9 studies

  2. 2

    Liraglutide

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | weak negative | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 6 studies

  3. 3

    Metformin

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 3 studies

Why this answer: This answer is based on 18 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.

Limitations

  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
18 supporting studies18 RCTsLatest publication: May 2026Updated: Jul 2026

Where are results mixed or inconsistent for Safety?

consistency issues
Moderate Evidence

Results are mixed or unclear for Liraglutide and Tirzepatide in relation to Safety.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: Some evidence reported worsening or harm while other evidence found little or no effect.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Tirzepatide

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies

  2. 2

    Liraglutide

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | weak negative | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Applicability

Population details were available for 1 of 4 supporting studies: Participants had longstanding T2D (mean 11.2 years) with inadequate glycemic control (mean HbA1c 7.82%) despite stable GLP-1 RA therapy (dulaglutide) for ≥6 months. Baseline characteristics were balanced between....

4 supporting studies4 RCTsLatest publication: May 2026Updated: Jul 2026

Which interventions need more research for Safety?

research gaps
Emerging Evidence

40% dextrose gel (200 mg/kg) and 40% dextrose gel (400 mg/kg) need more research in relation to Safety.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    40% dextrose gel (200 mg/kg)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

  2. 2

    40% dextrose gel (400 mg/kg)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting study1 RCTUpdated: Jul 2026

How does Semaglutide compare with Semaglutide for Safety?

compare
Strong Evidence

Semaglutide have available evidence for Safety, but the comparison requires review of the underlying studies.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Semaglutide

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 6 studies

Why this answer: This answer is based on 6 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
6 supporting studies6 RCTsLatest publication: May 2026Updated: Jul 2026

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