Sanofi Announces Positive Phase 3 Data for Lixisenatide for Type 2 Diabetes

Sanofi US

announced today data that showed lixisenatide, an investigational once-daily prandial glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, decreased HbA1c by reducing PPG (postprandial glucose) daytime exposure when added to standard of care which includes basal insulin with or without oral anti-diabetic agents (OADs). Lixisenatide is for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This data was presented at the American Diabetes Association 73rd Scientific Sessions in Chicago. The pooled analysis included data of 753 patients from three randomized Phase 3 studies of either once-daily lixisenatide plus standard of care versus placebo plus standard of care to quantify the effects of lixisenatide on FPG (fasting plasma glucose) and PPG. FPG and PPG are the levels of glucose in a patient's blood with an empty stomach (fasting) and after a meal (postprandial), respectively.