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HRS-7535 improves glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes

Key finding

HbA1c level decreased by 1.19% (95% CI, -1.54% to -0.84%) with the 15 mg dose.

This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of HRS-7535 in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin, showing significant reductions in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels.

Evidence strength

Moderate confidence

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Some Concerns bias
Last updated July 4, 2026

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Population

Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes

Intervention

HRS-7535 (15 mg), HRS-7535 (30 mg), HRS-7535 (60 mg), HRS-7535 (90 mg), Placebo

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Primary outcome

HbA1c

Comparator

Placebo

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Study focus

This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of HRS-7535 in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin, showing significant reductions in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels.

Clinical relevance

These findings are significant as they suggest that HRS-7535 could be an effective treatment option for adults with type 2 diabetes who are not achieving adequate glycemic control with metformin alone. Improved blood sugar management can lead to better overall health outcomes and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.

Keep in mind

The study's population may not represent all adults with type 2 diabetes. Long-term safety and efficacy data are lacking. The sample size for each treatment group may limit generalizability.

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Lixin G, Zilin S, Lihui Z, et al. Efficacy and Safety of HRS-7535 in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Inadequately Controlled with Metformin. JAMA Network Open. 2026;9(6):e2615622. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.15622

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Main Effects

HRS-7535 (15 mg) reduced HbA1c by 1.19% (p=0.001).

HRS-7535 (30 mg) reduced HbA1c by 1.59% (p=0.001).

HRS-7535 (60 mg) reduced HbA1c by 1.82% (p=0.001).

HRS-7535 (90 mg) reduced HbA1c by 1.64% (p=0.001).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to HRS-7535 (15 mg), HRS-7535 (30 mg), HRS-7535 (60 mg), and 1 more and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c.

Primary intervention

HRS-7535 (15 mg)

Primary outcomes

  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • HbA1c

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

StrongDecrease

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HRS-7535 (15 mg) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HRS-7535 (15 mg) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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StrongDecreaseGlycemic Control
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StrongDecrease

HbA1c

HRS-7535 (15 mg) → HbA1c

HRS-7535 (15 mg) → HbA1c

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StrongDecrease

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HRS-7535 (30 mg) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HRS-7535 (30 mg) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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StrongDecreaseGlycemic Control
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HbA1c

HRS-7535 (30 mg) → HbA1c

HRS-7535 (30 mg) → HbA1c

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StrongDecrease

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HRS-7535 (60 mg) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HRS-7535 (60 mg) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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StrongDecreaseGlycemic Control
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HbA1c

HRS-7535 (60 mg) → HbA1c

HRS-7535 (60 mg) → HbA1c

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StrongDecrease

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HRS-7535 (90 mg) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HRS-7535 (90 mg) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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StrongDecreaseGlycemic Control
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HbA1c

HRS-7535 (90 mg) → HbA1c

HRS-7535 (90 mg) → HbA1c

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StrongDecreaseGlycemic Control
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • HRS-7535 (60 mg) showed the greatest HbA1c reduction of 1.82%.
  • Fasting plasma glucose decreased by 48.47 mg/dL with the 60 mg dose.
  • Placebo showed minimal change in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin.
  • Individuals seeking additional treatment options for blood sugar management.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to those not on metformin.
  • Further studies are needed to evaluate long-term effects.
  • Variability in individual response to treatment may occur.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The study's population may not represent all adults with type 2 diabetes.
  • Long-term safety and efficacy data are lacking.
  • The sample size for each treatment group may limit generalizability.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on HRS-7535 (15 mg) and Fasting Glucose, HRS-7535 (15 mg) and HbA1c.

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

Questions answered by this study

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Does HRS-7535 (15 mg) improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Emerging Evidence

HRS-7535 (15 mg) appears to improve Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does HRS-7535 (15 mg) improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

HRS-7535 (15 mg) appears to improve HbA1c.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does HRS-7535 (30 mg) improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Emerging Evidence

HRS-7535 (30 mg) appears to improve Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does HRS-7535 (30 mg) improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

HRS-7535 (30 mg) appears to improve HbA1c.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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