Research
Hormonal
Tirzepatide demonstrates potential kidney-protective effects by slowing the decline in eGFR and reducing urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) compared to insulin glargine.
While not yet a primary indication, early data suggests tirzepatide may help protect kidney function in T2D patients, potentially slowing kidney disease progression compared to insulin. This benefit is observed even in patients already taking other kidney-protective medications.
ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
An exploratory analysis of the SURPASS-4 study suggested tirzepatide may have kidney-protective effects. Tirzepatide slowed the rate of decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and reduced urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) compared with insulin glargine
Why this rating
Based on an exploratory analysis of one phase 3 trial (SURPASS-4), not a dedicated kidney outcome trial.
Source
Challenging Clinical Perspectives in Type 2 Diabetes with Tirzepatide, a First-in-Class Twincretin
Richard J. MacIsaac et al. · Diabetes Therapy · 2023
DOI 10.1007/s13300-023-01475-5
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