PMID- 28811858 OWN - NLM STAT- PubMed-not-MEDLINE LR - 20200930 IS - 1918-3003 (Print) IS - 1918-3011 (Electronic) IS - 1918-3003 (Linking) VI - 9 IP - 9 DP - 2017 Sep TI - Effectiveness of Ipragliflozin for Reducing Hemoglobin A1c in Patients With a Shorter Type 2 Diabetes Duration: Interim Report of the ASSIGN-K Study. PG - 793-801 LID - 10.14740/jocmr3116w [doi] AB - BACKGROUND: Ipragliflozin is a selective sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor. The ASSIGN-K study is investigating the efficacy and safety of ipragliflozin for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the real-world clinical setting. METHODS: Japanese T2DM patients with inadequate glycemic control despite diet and exercise with/without pharmacotherapy were enrolled in an investigator-driven, multicenter, prospective, observational study examining the efficacy and safety of ipragliflozin treatment (50 mg/day for 52 weeks). We performed interim analysis after 24 weeks. RESULTS: In 367 patients completing 24-week ipragliflozin therapy, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) decreased significantly from 8.07% at baseline to 7.26% in week 24 (P < 0.001). The change in HbA1c from treatment initiation to week 24 was -0.88% in patients < 65 years old versus -0.55% in those >/= 65 years and -0.92% in men versus -0.70% in women (all P < 0.001). When baseline HbA1c was < 7%, 7% to < 8%, and >/= 8%, the change was -0.18%, -0.45%, and -1.48%, respectively (P = 0.5352, P < 0.001, and P < 0.001, respectively). When baseline body mass index (BMI) was < 25, 25 to < 30, and >/= 30, the change was -1.05%, -0.65%, and -0.87%, respectively (all P < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis showed that HbA1c decreased more in patients with a higher baseline HbA1c or shorter duration of diabetes. An HbA1c < 7% was achieved in 33.3% of the patients, and their baseline HbA1c was significantly lower than that of patients failing to achieve it (P < 0.001). Adverse events (AEs) occurred in 106/451 patients (23.5%), including 29.1% of patients aged 65 or older. Common AEs were vulvovaginal candidiasis (3.1%) and genital pruritus (1.8%). Serious AEs included urinary tract infection, unstable angina, and ketosis, which occurred in patients who did not suspend medication during acute illness. CONCLUSIONS: Ipragliflozin significantly improved HbA1c in T2DM patients with inadequate glycemic control. Improvement in HbA1c was significant irrespective of age, sex, baseline HbA1c, or BMI, but efficacy was greater with a higher baseline HbA1c and shorter duration of diabetes. For safe continuation of treatment, patients should be advised to suspend medication during acute illness. FAU - Iemitsu, Kotaro AU - Iemitsu K AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Kawata, Takehiro AU - Kawata T AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Iizuka, Takashi AU - Iizuka T AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Takihata, Masahiro AU - Takihata M AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Takai, Masahiko AU - Takai M AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Nakajima, Shigeru AU - Nakajima S AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Minami, Nobuaki AU - Minami N AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Umezawa, Shinichi AU - Umezawa S AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Kanamori, Akira AU - Kanamori A AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Takeda, Hiroshi AU - Takeda H AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Ito, Shogo AU - Ito S AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Kikuchi, Taisuke AU - Kikuchi T AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Amemiya, Hikaru AU - Amemiya H AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Kaneshiro, Mizuki AU - Kaneshiro M AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Mokubo, Atsuko AU - Mokubo A AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Takuma, Tetsuo AU - Takuma T AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Machimura, Hideo AU - Machimura H AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Tanaka, Keiji AU - Tanaka K AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Asakura, Taro AU - Asakura T AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Kubota, Akira AU - Kubota A AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Aoyanagi, Sachio AU - Aoyanagi S AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Hoshino, Kazuhiko AU - Hoshino K AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Ishikawa, Masashi AU - Ishikawa M AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Matsuzawa, Yoko AU - Matsuzawa Y AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Obana, Mitsuo AU - Obana M AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Sasai, Nobuo AU - Sasai N AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Kaneshige, Hideaki AU - Kaneshige H AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Minagawa, Fuyuki AU - Minagawa F AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Saito, Tatsuya AU - Saito T AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Shinoda, Kazuaki AU - Shinoda K AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Miyakawa, Masaaki AU - Miyakawa M AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. FAU - Tanaka, Yasushi AU - Tanaka Y AD - Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 216-8511, Japan. FAU - Terauchi, Yasuo AU - Terauchi Y AD - Department of Molecular Endocrinology and Diabetes Internal Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 236-0004, Japan. FAU - Matsuba, Ikuro AU - Matsuba I AD - Diabetes Committee, Kanagawa Physicians Association, 3-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0037, Japan. LA - eng PT - Journal Article DEP - 20170727 PL - Canada TA - J Clin Med Res JT - Journal of clinical medicine research JID - 101538301 PMC - PMC5544486 OTO - NOTNLM OT - Body fat mass OT - Glycemic control OT - Ipragliflozin OT - Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor OT - Type 2 diabetes mellitus EDAT- 2017/08/16 06:00 MHDA- 2017/08/16 06:01 PMCR- 2017/07/27 CRDT- 2017/08/17 06:00 PHST- 2017/05/25 00:00 [received] PHST- 2017/06/13 00:00 [accepted] PHST- 2017/08/17 06:00 [entrez] PHST- 2017/08/16 06:00 [pubmed] PHST- 2017/08/16 06:01 [medline] PHST- 2017/07/27 00:00 [pmc-release] AID - 10.14740/jocmr3116w [doi] PST - ppublish SO - J Clin Med Res. 2017 Sep;9(9):793-801. doi: 10.14740/jocmr3116w. Epub 2017 Jul 27.