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- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Imeglimin may prolong erythrocyte lifespan, affecting HbA1c levels.
Última actualización 15 de agosto de 2026
Key finding
The change in hemoglobin concentration at 6 months was not statistically significant (mean ± SD: −0.2 ± 0.9 g/dL; p = 0.23).
Imeglimin 2,000 mg/day for six months in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
Imeglimin 2,000 mg/day for six months in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Clinical relevance
This study evaluated Imeglimin 2,000 mg/day for six months in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Takeshi O, Shinichiro S, Miyoko S, et al. Exploratory Clinical Trial Evaluating the Effects of Imeglimin on Erythrocyte Lifespan and Glycemic Markers in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2025;16:1699591. doi:10.3389/fendo.2025.1699591
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Imeglimin and 1,5-Anhydroglucitol, Change in erythrocyte lifespan during treatment, Change in glycoalbumin from baseline, and 2 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Imeglimin
Primary outcomes
- 1,5-Anhydroglucitol
- Change in erythrocyte lifespan during treatment
- Change in glycoalbumin from baseline
Evidence topics
Primary intervention
Evidence relationships
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5
Evidence pairs
5
Relationships
2
Evidence topics
contributes_evidence
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68
2
Related topics
5
Evidence pairs
976
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics
Topic contributions
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Contributes evidence
Evidence topic
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Evidencia principal
Tema de evidencia
Fasting Blood Glucose
matched_outcome
Evidencia relacionada
Tema de evidencia
HbA1c Reduction
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Study findings
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Change in erythrocyte lifespan during treatment
Imeglimin → Change in erythrocyte lifespan during treatment
Imeglimin → Change in erythrocyte lifespan during treatment
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 TrackerChange in glycoalbumin from baseline
Imeglimin → Change in glycoalbumin from baseline
Imeglimin → Change in glycoalbumin from baseline
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Imeglimin and HbA1c, Imeglimin and Change in glycoalbumin from baseline.
Relaciones de evidencia relacionadas
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Medications
Imeglimin → HbA1c
Medications
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
View evidenceMedications
Evidence Intelligence™
- 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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Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
HbA1c Evidence Hub
All studies measuring HbA1c
4 studies
outcome_hubMeasures HbA1c as a key outcome.
Imeglimin Evidence Hub
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4 studies
intervention_hubContributes to Imeglimin evidence base.
Change in glycoalbumin from baseline Evidence Hub
All studies measuring Change in glycoalbumin from baseline
2 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Change in glycoalbumin from baseline as a key outcome.
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Does Imeglimin lower HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Imeglimin appears to lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Imeglimin improve change in glycoalbumin from baseline?
Moderate Evidence
Imeglimin appears to improve change in glycoalbumin from baseline.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Change in glycoalbumin from baseline
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Imeglimin improve 1,5-anhydroglucitol?
Emerging Evidence
Imeglimin appears to improve 1,5-anhydroglucitol.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
1,5-Anhydroglucitol
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.
Does Imeglimin improve change in erythrocyte lifespan during treatment?
Emerging Evidence
Imeglimin appears to improve change in erythrocyte lifespan during treatment.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Change in erythrocyte lifespan during treatment
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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