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Antidiabetogenic effects of hydroxychloroquine on insulin sensitivity and beta cell function: a randomised trial.


ABSTRACT: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), an antimalarial drug with anti-inflammatory properties, is employed in rheumatic diseases. In observational studies, patients with rheumatic diseases treated with HCQ have a lower risk of developing diabetes. However, the physiological mechanisms remain unexplained. We hypothesised that HCQ may have favourable effects on insulin sensitivity and/or beta cell function.This was a randomised, double-blind, parallel-arm (placebo vs HCQ 400 mg/day) trial at the University of Pittsburgh. Randomisation was conducted by a computer system with concealment by sealed envelopes. Treatment duration was 13?±?1 weeks. Randomised participants (HCQ n?=?17; placebo n?=?15) were non-diabetic volunteers, age >18, overweight or obese, with one or more markers of insulin resistance. All participants were included in intention-to-treat analysis. Outcomes were changes in insulin sensitivity and beta cell function measured by intravenous glucose tolerance tests and minimal model analysis.There was a positive change in insulin sensitivity with HCQ but not placebo (mean?±?SEM: +20.0%?±?7.1% vs -18.4%?±?7.9%, respectively; p?

SUBMITTER: Wasko MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4575248 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Antidiabetogenic effects of hydroxychloroquine on insulin sensitivity and beta cell function: a randomised trial.

Wasko Mary Chester M MC   McClure Candace K CK   Kelsey Sheryl F SF   Huber Kimberly K   Orchard Trevor T   Toledo Frederico G S FG  

Diabetologia 20150722 10


<h4>Aims/hypothesis</h4>Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), an antimalarial drug with anti-inflammatory properties, is employed in rheumatic diseases. In observational studies, patients with rheumatic diseases treated with HCQ have a lower risk of developing diabetes. However, the physiological mechanisms remain unexplained. We hypothesised that HCQ may have favourable effects on insulin sensitivity and/or beta cell function.<h4>Methods</h4>This was a randomised, double-blind, parallel-arm (placebo vs HCQ  ...[more]

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