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PEG-Loxe improves urine protein levels in diabetic kidney disease

Última actualización 24 de agosto de 2026

Key finding

TG levels decreased by -0.56 mmol/L (95% CI: -0.71, -0.42) in the PEG-Loxe group.

This study compared the efficacy and safety of polyethylene glycol loxenatide (PEG-Loxe) and dapagliflozin in patients with mild-to-moderate diabetic kidney disease, finding both treatments effective in reducing urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio.

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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 compared the efficacy and safety of polyethylene glycol loxenatide (PEG-Loxe) and dapagliflozin in patients with mild-to-moderate diabetic kidney disease, finding both treatments effective in reducing urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio.

Clinical relevance

This research is significant as it provides evidence supporting the use of PEG-Loxe as a potential treatment option for patients with diabetic kidney disease, a condition that complicates diabetes management. Understanding the efficacy of these medications can help clinicians make informed treatment decisions to improve patient outcomes.

Keep in mind

The study did not report significant differences in blood pressure between groups. The sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability. Effectiveness claims were unclear for some outcomes.

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YongSheng C, Shujie C, Jiangang Z, Jianqin Z, Yanan Z, Ying L. Efficacy and Safety of Polyethylene Glycol Loxenatide Compared to Dapagliflozin in Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Diabetic Kidney Disease. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2024;15:1387993. doi:10.3389/fendo.2024.1387993

Efectos Principales

PEG-Loxe group showed a mean percent change in UACR of -29.3% (95% CI: -34.8, -23.7).

Dapagliflozin group exhibited a mean percent change in UACR of -31.8% (95% CI: -34.8, -23.7).

HbA1c levels decreased by -1.30% (95% CI: -1.43, -1.18) in the PEG-Loxe group.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Dapagliflozin, PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week and Diastolic blood pressure, HbA1c, Systolic blood pressure, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Dapagliflozin

Primary outcomes

  • Diastolic blood pressure
  • HbA1c
  • Systolic blood pressure

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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

10

Evidence pairs

561

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 10 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and HbA1c

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Kidney Function

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Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Diastolic blood pressure

Dapagliflozin → Diastolic blood pressure

Dapagliflozin → Diastolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
63
Moderate
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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HbA1c

Dapagliflozin → HbA1c

Dapagliflozin → HbA1c

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EvidenceScore™
79
Strong
ImpactScore™
80
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 7 estudios
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Systolic blood pressure

Dapagliflozin → Systolic blood pressure

Dapagliflozin → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
75
Moderate
ImpactScore™
77
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
75
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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Triglycerides

Dapagliflozin → Triglycerides

Dapagliflozin → Triglycerides

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
72
Moderate
ImpactScore™
88
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio

Dapagliflozin → Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio

Dapagliflozin → Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
75
Moderate
ImpactScore™
77
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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Diastolic blood pressure

PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week → Diastolic blood pressure

PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week → Diastolic blood pressure

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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HbA1c

PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week → HbA1c

PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Systolic blood pressure

PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week → Systolic blood pressure

PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week → Systolic blood pressure

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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Triglycerides

PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week → Triglycerides

PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week → Triglycerides

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

Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio

PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week → Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio

PEG-Loxe 300 µg/week → Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio

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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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Both treatments significantly reduced urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio.
  • HbA1c levels decreased similarly in both treatment groups.
  • PEG-Loxe showed a greater reduction in triglycerides compared to dapagliflozin.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with mild-to-moderate diabetic kidney disease.
  • Patients currently on diabetes management therapies.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's findings may not apply to patients with severe kidney disease.
  • Long-term effects of PEG-Loxe were not assessed.
  • Further research is needed to confirm these findings in larger populations.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study did not report significant differences in blood pressure between groups.
  • The sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability.
  • Effectiveness claims were unclear for some outcomes.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on SGLT2 Inhibitors and HbA1c, SGLT2 Inhibitors and Blood Pressure.

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Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.4 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 19 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
19 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve kidney function?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve Kidney Function.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 74.6 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 10 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
10 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Triglycerides

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 71.5 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 9 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
9 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve blood pressure?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve Blood Pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Systolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 74.6 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

  2. 2

    Diastolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 63.1 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 6 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
6 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026
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