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- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
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Exenatide does not affect renal function in type 2 diabetes
Última actualización 2 de septiembre de 2026
Key finding
Exenatide increased R A (p < 0.05).
This study investigated the acute renal effects of exenatide in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding no significant impact on glomerular filtration rate.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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What this paper says
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Study focus
This study investigated the acute renal effects of exenatide in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding no significant impact on glomerular filtration rate.
Clinical relevance
Understanding the renal effects of diabetes medications like exenatide is crucial for managing patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those at risk for kidney issues. The findings suggest that exenatide can be used without negatively impacting kidney filtration rates, although it does influence other renal functions.
Keep in mind
Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of study may not capture long-term effects. Lack of diverse population limits applicability to broader groups.
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Lennart T, Mark MS, Marcel HAM, et al. Acute renal effects of exenatide in type 2 diabetes patients. Diabetologia. 2016;59:1412-1421. doi:10.1007/s00125-016-3938-z
Efectos Principales
Exenatide did not affect glomerular filtration rate (mean difference +2 ± 3 ml min −1 1.73 m −2, p = 0.489).
Exenatide increased renal artery resistance (p < 0.05).
Exenatide increased fractional excretion of sodium (p < 0.05).
Exenatide increased urine osmolality (p < 0.05).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Exenatide and Blood glucose, Change in Renal Plasma Flow (RPF), Diastolic blood pressure, and 10 more.
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Primary intervention
Exenatide
Primary outcomes
- Blood glucose
- Change in Renal Plasma Flow (RPF)
- Diastolic blood pressure
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68
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- Contributes to 13 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics
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Evidencia principal
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Fasting Glucose
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Blood Pressure
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Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Change in Renal Plasma Flow (RPF)
Exenatide → Change in Renal Plasma Flow (RPF)
Exenatide → Change in Renal Plasma Flow (RPF)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEffective renal vascular resistance (ERVR)
Exenatide → Effective renal vascular resistance (ERVR)
Exenatide → Effective renal vascular resistance (ERVR)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerFractional excretion of potassium (FE K)
Exenatide → Fractional excretion of potassium (FE K)
Exenatide → Fractional excretion of potassium (FE K)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Add to Evidence TrackerFractional Excretion of Sodium (FE Na)
Exenatide → Fractional Excretion of Sodium (FE Na)
Exenatide → Fractional Excretion of Sodium (FE Na)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerGlomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Exenatide → Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Exenatide → Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerMean arterial pressure reduction
Exenatide → Mean arterial pressure reduction
Exenatide → Mean arterial pressure reduction
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- Exenatide did not change glomerular filtration rate (p = 0.489).
- Increased renal artery resistance by 649 dyn·s·cm−5 (p < 0.05).
- Increased urine osmolality by 130 mOsm/kg (p < 0.05).
A quién se aplica
- Adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Patients at risk for renal impairment.
Tener en Cuenta
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographics.
- Further research needed to assess long-term renal effects.
- Changes in renal parameters do not necessarily indicate harm.
Entre Líneas
- Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
- Short duration of study may not capture long-term effects.
- Lack of diverse population limits applicability to broader groups.
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Fasting Glucose, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Blood Pressure.
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- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists → Blood Pressure
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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outcome_hubMeasures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Evidence Hub
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Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists improve fasting glucose?
Strong Evidence
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve fasting glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 18 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists improve blood pressure?
Strong Evidence
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve blood pressure.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diastolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | moderate negative | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 14 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Does Exenatide improve fractional excretion of sodium (fe na)?
Emerging Evidence
Exenatide appears to improve fractional excretion of sodium (fe na).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Fractional Excretion of Sodium (FE Na)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Exenatide improve renal artery resistance?
Emerging Evidence
Exenatide appears to improve renal artery resistance.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Renal artery resistance
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.
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