Risk of Incident Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes in Patients With Direct Acting Antiviral-Induced Cure of Hepatitis C Virus Infection.
Journal
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics
Journal Volume
61
Journal Issue
9
Pages
1508 - 1518
ISSN
1365-2036
Date Issued
2025-05
Author(s)
Chang, Yu-Ping
Lee, Ji-Yuh
Chen, Chi-Yi
Kao, Wei-Yu
Lin, Chih-Lin
Yang, Sheng-Shun
Shih, Yu-Lueng
Peng, Cheng-Yuan
Lee, Fu-Jen
Tsai, Ming-Chang
Abstract
Background: Data regarding the risk of incident type 2 diabetes (T2D) and prediabetes among patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) achieving direct-acting antivirals (DAAs)-induced sustained virologic response (SVR12) remains limited. Methods: A total of 1079 patients, including 589 with normoglycemia and 490 with prediabetes, who underwent biannual fasting glucose and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) assessment for a median post-SVR12 follow-up of 5.5 years, were enrolled. We reported the crude (cIRs) and age-standardised incidence rates (ASIRs) of T2D and prediabetes. Factors associated with incident T2D and prediabetes were assessed using the Cox proportional hazards models. Results: The cIRs of T2D and prediabetes were 1.18 and 8.99 per 100 person-years of follow-up (PYFU), respectively. Additionally, the ASIRs of T2D and prediabetes were 1.09 (95% CI: 0.76–1.53) and 8.47 (95% CI: 7.23–9.90) per 100 PYFU. Prediabetes (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]: 4.71; 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.55–8.70, p < 0.001), body mass index (BMI) per kg/m2 increase (aHR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.09–1.26, p < 0.001) and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) per kPa increase (aHR: 1.05; 95% CI: 1.02–1.09, p = 0.001) were associated with a higher risk of incident T2D. Age per year increase (aHR: 1.02; 95% CI: 1.01–1.03, p < 0.001) was associated with a higher risk of incident prediabetes. Conclusion: The incidence rates of T2D and prediabetes remain substantial among patients after HCV eradication. Lifestyle modification, drug therapy and regular monitoring of glycemic status are crucial for patients at risk of developing T2D and prediabetes following HCV clearance.
Subjects
direct‐acting antiviral
hepatitis C virus
prediabetes
sustained virologic response
type 2 diabetes
SDGs
Type
journal article