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Liraglutide may reduce stroke recurrence in type 2 diabetes patients

Última actualización 6 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Hazard ratio, 0.56 (95% CI, 0.34-0.91); P = .02

This study investigated the effects of liraglutide on stroke recurrence in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding a lower rate of recurrence compared to the control group.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study investigated the effects of liraglutide on stroke recurrence in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding a lower rate of recurrence compared to the control group.

Clinical relevance

The findings suggest that liraglutide not only aids in diabetes management but may also play a crucial role in reducing the risk of stroke recurrence. This is significant for clinicians as it highlights the potential of liraglutide to improve patient outcomes in a population at high risk for vascular events.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. The follow-up period of 90 days may not capture long-term outcomes. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled for in the analysis.

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Huili Z, Bin Y, Longyan L, et al. Liraglutide and Stroke Recurrence in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2025;186(1):46-54. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.5684

Efectos Principales

Liraglutide reduced stroke recurrence to 7.9% compared to 13.8% in the control group (p=0.02).

The incidence of ischemic stroke was lower in the liraglutide group at 7.6% versus 13.5% in controls (p=0.02).

A higher proportion of patients achieved a modified Rankin Scale score of ≤ 1 in the liraglutide group (87.3%) compared to controls (77.8%).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Liraglutide and Acute pancreatitis, All-cause mortality, Gastrointestinal disorders incidence, and 8 more.

Primary intervention

Liraglutide

Primary outcomes

  • Acute pancreatitis
  • All-cause mortality
  • Gastrointestinal disorders incidence

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

3

Related topics

11

Evidence pairs

98

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 11 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Cardiovascular Outcomes

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Hypoglycemia

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Relación de evidencia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Gastrointestinal Adverse Events

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Acute pancreatitis

Liraglutide → Acute pancreatitis

Liraglutide → Acute pancreatitis

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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All-cause mortality

Liraglutide → All-cause mortality

Liraglutide → All-cause mortality

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

Liraglutide → Gastrointestinal disorders incidence

Liraglutide → Gastrointestinal disorders incidence

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
38
Slightly Negative
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Hemorrhagic stroke

Liraglutide → Hemorrhagic stroke

Liraglutide → Hemorrhagic stroke

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

Hypoglycemia events

Liraglutide → Hypoglycemia events

Liraglutide → Hypoglycemia events

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

Incidence of vascular events within 90 days

Liraglutide → Incidence of vascular events within 90 days

Liraglutide → Incidence of vascular events within 90 days

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Ischemic stroke

Liraglutide → Ischemic stroke

Liraglutide → Ischemic stroke

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Modified Rankin Scale score ≤ 1

Liraglutide → Modified Rankin Scale score ≤ 1

Liraglutide → Modified Rankin Scale score ≤ 1

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Pneumonia

Liraglutide → Pneumonia

Liraglutide → Pneumonia

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

Stroke recurrence

Liraglutide → Stroke recurrence

Liraglutide → Stroke recurrence

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage

Liraglutide → Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage

Liraglutide → Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage

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

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Stroke recurrence was reduced by 0.56 events with liraglutide (p=0.02).
  • Ischemic stroke incidence decreased by 0.55 events in the liraglutide group (p=0.02).
  • Patients on liraglutide had 1.95 times higher odds of achieving better recovery outcomes.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults aged 40-75 with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients with a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack.
keep in mind

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  • Results may not apply to younger populations or those without diabetes.
  • The study did not include patients with acute pancreatitis.
  • Findings are based on a short follow-up period, necessitating further research.
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  • The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • The follow-up period of 90 days may not capture long-term outcomes.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled for in the analysis.

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Why this answer: This answer is based on 11 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

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11 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve Hypoglycemia.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 12 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

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12 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does GLP-1 Receptor Agonists affect gastrointestinal adverse events?

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may worsen Gastrointestinal Adverse Events or be associated with harm.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

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    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | weak negative | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

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Does Liraglutide improve incidence of vascular events within 90 days?

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Liraglutide appears to improve Incidence of vascular events within 90 days.

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

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    Incidence of vascular events within 90 days

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

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