Jari Delbaere , Ewoud Deboever , Bert Vaes , Frank Nobels , Pavlos Mamouris , Geert Goderis
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Abstract
Aims
The utilization of sulfonylurea (SU) for the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has witnessed a decline, attributed to the rising popularity of alternative medications and uncertainties surrounding the cardiovascular risk profile of SUs. This study aimed to investigate the potential association between SU intake and the incidence of cardiovascular events in patients with T2DM.
Methods
A retrospective cohort study, based on a general practice (GP) registry, was designed, encompassing patients diagnosed with T2DM between 2005 and 2014.Follow-up persisted until the occurrence of a cardiovascular event, loss to follow-up, or until December 31, 2022. Comparative analyses were conducted between patients, receiving SU treatment and those without
Results
Data from a cohort comprising 5589 patients revealed that 13 % and 13.1 % of individuals in the comparator group and the SU group, respectively, experienced a cardiovascular event. However, no statistically significant elevation in the risk of cardiovascular events was observed after SU usage. Furthermore, the glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were significantly higher in the SU group (7.0 % vs. 6.4 %,
p < 0.001).
Conclusions
The findings from this study indicate that the use of sulfonylureas SUs is not associated with a statistically significant increase in the risk of cardiovascular events among patients with type T2DM. These results contribute to the ongoing discourse on the safety and efficacy of SU therapy in diabetes management.
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The journal publishes original research articles and high quality reviews in the fields of clinical care, diabetes education, nutrition, health services, psychosocial research and epidemiology and other areas as far as is relevant for diabetology in a primary-care setting. The purpose of the journal is to encourage interdisciplinary research and discussion between all those who are involved in primary diabetes care on an international level. The Journal also publishes news and articles concerning the policies and activities of Primary Care Diabetes Europe and reflects the society''s aim of improving the care for people with diabetes mellitus within the primary-care setting.