Resumen de Investigación
Analyzed using Evidence Intelligence™

Linagliptin may increase postprandial renal hyperfiltration in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 2 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

Linagliptin increased the postprandial filtration fraction (FF; mean difference 2.1% point; P = .016)

This study evaluated the effects of linagliptin on renal function in adults with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in certain renal parameters.

Quick read

Study at a glance

The essential study design details in one scan.

EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

Guarda investigacion, organiza estudios y vuelve a encontrar evidencia importante rapidamente.

Plain-language summary

What this paper says

A plain-language read of the study’s main message and where it applies.

Study focus

This study evaluated the effects of linagliptin on renal function in adults with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in certain renal parameters.

Clinical relevance

Understanding the effects of these medications on kidney function is crucial for managing diabetes, as renal health is often compromised in diabetic patients. The findings suggest that while linagliptin may help improve kidney function, glimepiride remains a stronger option for controlling blood sugar levels.

Keep in mind

Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes. Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Small sample size may affect the robustness of findings.

Published in

Referencia de la Revista

Publication details and source links for this paper.

Marcel HAM, Lennart T, Mark MS, et al. The effect of linagliptin on postprandial renal haemodynamics in adults with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2021;24(1):115-124. doi:10.1111/dom.14557

Efectos Principales

Linagliptin increased postprandial filtration fraction by 2.1% (P = .016).

Linagliptin increased estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure by 3.0 mmHg (P = .050).

Glimepiride reduced HbA1c by 0.40% more than linagliptin (P = .004).

Evidence network

How this study fits

Understand where this research contributes within the broader evidence network.

Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Glimepiride, Linagliptin 5 mg and HbA1c, Estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure increase, Glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Glimepiride

Primary outcomes

  • HbA1c
  • Estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure increase
  • Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

Evidence relationships

Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.

5
Evidence pairs
5
Relationships
4
Evidence topics
contributes_evidence

Editorial context

Why this study matters

See why this paper is useful beyond its individual results.

Evidence network role

This section describes how the study fits into the current evidence network. It does not determine whether an intervention works on its own.

Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

4

Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

1053

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Agrega evidencia relacionada a tu Evidence Tracker

Guarda estudios y paginas de evidencia, organiza tu Evidence Tracker y manten en un solo lugar la investigacion que te importa.

Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Sulfonylureas and HbA1c

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

Guardar evidencia

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

Guardar evidencia

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

HbA1c

Glimepiride → HbA1c

Glimepiride → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
75
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
Add to Evidence Tracker

Estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure increase

Linagliptin 5 mg → Estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure increase

Linagliptin 5 mg → Estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure increase

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 Tracker

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

Linagliptin 5 mg → Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

Linagliptin 5 mg → 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 Tracker

Postprandial blood glucose

Linagliptin 5 mg → Postprandial blood glucose

Linagliptin 5 mg → Postprandial blood glucose

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 Tracker

Postprandial filtration fraction increase

Linagliptin 5 mg → Postprandial filtration fraction increase

Linagliptin 5 mg → Postprandial filtration fraction increase

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 Tracker

Evidence Library

Build your evidence library

Save research, organize studies, and quickly find important evidence again.

evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Linagliptin improved filtration fraction by 2.1%.
  • Estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure increased by 3 mmHg with linagliptin.
  • Glimepiride reduced HbA1c by 0.40% more effectively than linagliptin.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients requiring medication for blood sugar control.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to populations outside the study group.
  • Further research needed to confirm long-term effects.
  • Statistical significance does not always imply clinical relevance.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes.
  • Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
  • Small sample size may affect the robustness of findings.

Evidence Library

Build your evidence library

Save research, organize studies, and quickly find important evidence again.

Connected Evidence

Explore related studies, evidence collections, and research questions.

Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Sulfonylureas and HbA1c, Linagliptin 5 mg and Estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure increase.

Relaciones de evidencia relacionadas

Explore in Evidence Explorer

This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Questions answered by this study

Generated from the study's connected evidence using Evidence Intelligence™.

Do Sulfonylureas lower HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Sulfonylureas may lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 7 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

7 supporting studies

What evidence is available on Linagliptin 5 mg and estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure increase?

Emerging Evidence

Linagliptin 5 mg appears to improve estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure increase.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Estimated glomerular hydraulic pressure increase

    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.
1 supporting study

What evidence is available on Linagliptin 5 mg and postprandial filtration fraction increase?

Emerging Evidence

Linagliptin 5 mg appears to improve postprandial filtration fraction increase.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Postprandial filtration fraction increase

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Linagliptin 5 mg improve glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Linagliptin 5 mg for glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
Learn how Evidence Intelligence™ works

Next steps

Continue your research

Choose a next path through related evidence topics, Evidence Explorer views, and research summaries.

Sin anuncios. Sin rastreo.

Centrada en la evidencia, no en la publicidad.

Segura y privada

Tus datos siempre están protegidos.

Siempre al día

Se agregan nuevos estudios todos los días.