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Pharmacotherapy may achieve diabetes remission

Última actualización 4 de julio de 2026

Key finding

4 out of 14 patients (28.57%) in the intervention arm were in remission.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy for achieving diabetes remission. It found that both intervention and control groups had patients in remission, with notable weight loss in the intervention group.

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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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Plain-language summary

What this paper says

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy for achieving diabetes remission. It found that both intervention and control groups had patients in remission, with notable weight loss in the intervention group.

Clinical relevance

Achieving diabetes remission can significantly improve patients' quality of life and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications. Understanding which pharmacotherapy options are effective can guide clinicians in providing better treatment strategies for their patients.

Keep in mind

Small sample size may limit generalizability. Short duration of follow-up may not capture long-term effects. Potential confounding factors not fully controlled.

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Referencia de la Revista

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Anand S, Durairaj A, Shobhit B, et al. Pharmacotherapy targeting tight glycaemic control is effective in achieving diabetes remission. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2025;29(2):217-223. doi:10.4103/ijem.ijem_356_24

Efectos Principales

28.57% of participants in the intervention arm achieved diabetes remission.

Weight loss of 4.7 kg was observed in the intervention arm.

BMI decreased by -1.58 kg/m² in the intervention arm.

Evidence network

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin, Metformin + glimepiride and BMI, Body fat mass, Body fat percentage reduction, and 4 more.

Primary intervention

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Body fat mass
  • Body fat percentage reduction

Evidence relationships

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

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Evidence pairs
14
Relationships
3
Evidence topics
contributes_evidence

Editorial context

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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

3

Related topics

14

Evidence pairs

131

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 14 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

Metformin Therapies and Body Mass Index

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Metformin Therapies and Body Weight

Seguir evidencia

Relación de evidencia

Metformin Therapies and Insulin Resistance

Seguir evidencia

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → BMI

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → BMI

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

Body fat mass

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Body fat mass

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Body fat mass

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

Body fat percentage reduction

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Body fat percentage reduction

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Body fat percentage reduction

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

Body weight

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Body weight

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Body weight

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

Diabetes remission

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Diabetes remission

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Diabetes remission

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

Disposition Index

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Disposition Index

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Disposition Index

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

Insulin resistance

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Insulin resistance

Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin → Insulin resistance

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

BMI

Metformin + glimepiride → BMI

Metformin + glimepiride → BMI

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

Body fat mass

Metformin + glimepiride → Body fat mass

Metformin + glimepiride → Body fat mass

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

Body fat percentage reduction

Metformin + glimepiride → Body fat percentage reduction

Metformin + glimepiride → Body fat percentage reduction

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

Body weight

Metformin + glimepiride → Body weight

Metformin + glimepiride → Body weight

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

Diabetes remission

Metformin + glimepiride → Diabetes remission

Metformin + glimepiride → Diabetes remission

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

Disposition Index

Metformin + glimepiride → Disposition Index

Metformin + glimepiride → Disposition Index

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

Insulin resistance

Metformin + glimepiride → Insulin resistance

Metformin + glimepiride → Insulin resistance

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

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • 28.57% remission in intervention group versus 33.33% in control group.
  • Weight loss of 4.7 kg in intervention group.
  • BMI reduction of -1.58 kg/m² in intervention group.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients seeking pharmacotherapy for diabetes management.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to all diabetes types.
  • Further research needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
  • Findings are based on a specific population with defined characteristics.
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  • Small sample size may limit generalizability.
  • Short duration of follow-up may not capture long-term effects.
  • Potential confounding factors not fully controlled.

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This study contributes to evidence on Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin and Body Mass Index, Liraglutide, Dapagliflozin, and Metformin and Body Composition.

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Does Metformin Therapies affect body mass index?

Strong Evidence

Metformin Therapies appears to improve Body Mass Index.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
4 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Metformin Therapies affect body weight?

Strong Evidence

Metformin Therapies appears to improve Body Weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
3 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Metformin Therapies improve insulin resistance?

Strong Evidence

Metformin Therapies may improve Insulin Resistance.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Insulin resistance

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
3 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Metformin Therapies improve body composition?

Moderate Evidence

Metformin Therapies appears to improve Body Composition.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body fat mass

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

  2. 2

    Body fat percentage reduction

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026
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