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Insulin Glargine and Detemir show similar effects on appetite hormones
Última actualización 2 de septiembre de 2026
Key finding
HbA1C decreased significantly after treatment with Insulin Glargine.
This study compared the effects of Insulin Glargine and Insulin Detemir on appetite hormones in individuals with Type 1 Diabetes, finding significant reductions in various health markers with Insulin Glargine.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
This study compared the effects of Insulin Glargine and Insulin Detemir on appetite hormones in individuals with Type 1 Diabetes, finding significant reductions in various health markers with Insulin Glargine.
Clinical relevance
These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that Insulin Glargine may be a more effective treatment option for managing blood sugar and cholesterol levels in patients with Type 1 Diabetes. Improved management of these markers can lead to better overall health outcomes and reduced risk of complications associated with diabetes.
Keep in mind
The study included a limited sample size. Findings may not be generalizable to all populations with Type 1 Diabetes. The study did not assess long-term effects of the interventions.
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Maryam R, Hosein M, Mona N, et al. Comparison of Insulin Glargine and Detemir Effects on Appetite Hormones in Type 1 Diabetes. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research : IJPR. 2021;20(3):647-653. doi:10.22037/ijpr.2021.114841.15059
Efectos Principales
Insulin Glargine reduced HbA1C by 1.9% (p=0.013).
Insulin Glargine decreased cholesterol levels by 33.19 mg/dL (p=0.006).
Insulin Glargine lowered LDL cholesterol by 15.43 mg/dL (p=0.026).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Detemir, Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine and AGRP, HDL cholesterol, HbA1c, and 2 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Detemir
Primary outcomes
- AGRP
- HDL cholesterol
- HbA1c
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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
1
Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 59
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Evidence pairs
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Why it is useful
- Contributes to 10 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Evidencia principal
Tema de evidencia
HbA1c Reduction
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Core evidence
Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
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™
- 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 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 TrackerAGRP
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine → AGRP
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine → AGRP
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 TrackerHbA1c
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine → HbA1c
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine → HbA1c
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
Add to Evidence TrackerHDL cholesterol
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine → HDL cholesterol
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine → HDL cholesterol
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 TrackerLDL cholesterol
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine → LDL cholesterol
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine → LDL cholesterol
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 TrackerMean leptin level change
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine → Mean leptin level change
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine → Mean leptin level change
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
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- Insulin Glargine significantly decreased HbA1C levels.
- Cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels were significantly reduced with Insulin Glargine.
- No significant changes were observed with Insulin Detemir.
A quién se aplica
- Adults with Type 1 Diabetes.
- Participants undergoing insulin therapy.
Tener en Cuenta
- Results are based on a specific population and may not apply universally.
- Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.
- The study did not explore potential side effects of the insulin types.
Entre Líneas
- The study included a limited sample size.
- Findings may not be generalizable to all populations with Type 1 Diabetes.
- The study did not assess long-term effects of the interventions.
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This study contributes to evidence on Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine and HbA1c, Detemir and AGRP.
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- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Detemir → AGRP
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
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- unclear
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Detemir → Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
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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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outcome_hubMeasures AGRP as a key outcome.
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Does Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine lower HbA1c?
Moderate Evidence
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine may lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Detemir lower HbA1c?
Emerging Evidence
Detemir appears to lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
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 Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine improve agrp?
Emerging Evidence
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine appears to improve agrp.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
AGRP
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 Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine improve ldl cholesterol?
Emerging Evidence
Sequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine appears to improve ldl cholesterol.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
LDL cholesterol
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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