Modern Management of Cardiometabolic Continuum: From Overweight/Obesity to Prediabetes/Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Recommendations from the Eastern and Southern Europe Diabetes and Obesity Expert Group

Andrej Janez, Emir Muzurovic, Pawel Bogdanski, Leszek Czupryniak, Lubomira Fabryova, Zlatko Fras, Cristian Guja, Martin Haluzik, Peter Kempler, Nebojsa Lalic, Dana Mullerova, Anca Pantea Stoian, Nikolaos Papanas, Dario Rahelic, José Silva-Nunes, Tsvetalina Tankova, Volkan Yumuk, Manfredi Rizzo

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Abstract

The increasing global incidence of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) underscores the urgency of addressing these interconnected health challenges. Obesity enhances genetic and environmental influences on T2D, being not only a primary risk factor but also exacerbating its severity. The complex mechanisms linking obesity and T2D involve adiposity-driven changes in β-cell function, adipose tissue functioning, and multi-organ insulin resistance (IR). Early detection and tailored treatment of T2D and obesity are crucial to mitigate future complications. Moreover, personalized and early intensified therapy considering the presence of comorbidities can delay disease progression and diminish the risk of cardiorenal complications. Employing combination therapies and embracing a disease-modifying strategy are paramount. Clinical trials provide evidence confirming the efficacy and safety of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). Their use is associated with substantial and durable body weight reduction, exceeding 15%, and improved glucose control which further translate into T2D prevention, possible disease remission, and improvement of cardiometabolic risk factors and associated complications. Therefore, on the basis of clinical experience and current evidence, the Eastern and Southern Europe Diabetes and Obesity Expert Group recommends a personalized, polymodal approach (comprising GLP-1 RAs) tailored to individual patient’s disease phenotype to optimize diabetes and obesity therapy. We also expect that the increasing availability of dual GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) agonists will significantly contribute to the modern management of the cardiometabolic continuum.

Original languageEnglish
JournalDiabetes Therapy
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Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2024

Keywords

  • Cardiometabolic continuum
  • Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists
  • Obesity
  • Treatment
  • Type 2 diabetes

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