7255 Tirzepatide Helps Achieve Glycemic Control and Lower Triglycerides in Seven Patients with Lipodystrophy
Authors: Meral Rasimcan , Frontera Eric D , Celik Guler Merve , Foss de Freitas Maria Cristina , Nachawi Noura , Broome David T , Taylor Simeon I , Oral Elif A 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Disclosure: R. Meral: None. E.D. Frontera: None. M. Celik Guler: None. M.C. Foss de Freitas: None. N. Nachawi: None. D.T. Broome: Consulting Fee; Self; Tayco, Inc.. Research Investigator; Self; Novo Nordisk, Fractyl Laboratories, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals. S.I. Taylor: None. E.A. Oral: Advisory Board Member; Self; Amryt, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Consulting Fee; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Amryt, Third Rock Ventures. Grant Recipient; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Amryt. Research Investigator; Self; Novo Nordisk, Fractyl, Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc., GI Dynamics, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals. Other; Self; Amryt.
Lipodystrophy encompasses a group of rare disorders associated with severe metabolic disease. These disorders are defined by abnormal distribution of fat, with near-total (generalized lipodystrophy, GL) or partial (partial lipodystrophy, PL; i.e. familial partial lipodystrophy, FPLD) absence of adipocyte mass leading to a decreased ability to store triglycerides safely. Excess triglycerides are more likely to be stored in ectopic tissues such as hepatocytes, which leads to the metabolic manifestations of the disease state. Patients with GL have near absent levels of leptin hormone and leptin replacement therapy leads to dramatic improvement, which has mainly been attributed to a reduction in caloric intake. Patients with PL are not as leptin deficient and their response to leptin replacement therapy has been variable. We hypothesized that the clinical use of tirzepatide in patients with lipodystrophy may lead to favorable outcomes through the reduction of caloric intake. We closely observed 7 patients who were prescribed tirzepatide for their diabetes with information presented respectively [Age: 44; 54; 34; 53; 44; 46; 38 years | Sex: F; F; F; F; F; M; F | Subtype: FPLD type 1; FPLD type 2; FPLD type 1; Acquired GL; FPLD type 2; FPLD type 1; FPLD type 3]. At baseline, all patients had poor control of their disease despite aggressive medical therapy (except patient #5). Follow-up durations varied due to the observational nature of the study [follow-up duration (months): 6; 12; 7; 3; 8; 9; 5]. Reductions in A1c, triglycerides, and body mass index (BMI) were observed [A1c (%): 13.4-&gt;7.1; 7.1-&gt;6.6; 7.6-&gt;5.2; 8.7-&gt;6.9; 5.4-&gt;5.1; 8.9-&gt;7.8; 9.7-&gt;7.1 | triglycerides (mg/dL): 539-&gt;339; 164-&gt;109; 367-&gt;NA; 151-&gt;113; 388-&gt;101; 459-&gt;319; 4081-&gt;259 | BMI (Kg/m2): 25.0-&gt;24.5; 30.6-&gt;28.3; 37.7-&gt;33.9; 22.8-&gt;20.9; 27.6-&gt;23.4; 40.1-&gt;37.9; 24.0-&gt;24.9]. Those who were on insulin had decreased daily requirements [total daily insulin requirement (units): 160-&gt;25; 82-&gt;18; not on insulin; 85-&gt;0; not on insulin; 280-&gt;200; 124-&gt;111]. All patients reported a reduction in their daily food intake. Treatment related complications were limited to known gastrointestinal issues which the patients rated as tolerable. Based on our results, a randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of tirzepatide in patients with lipodystrophy may be warranted.
Presentation: 6/3/2024