Meta-Analysis
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World J Diabetes. Feb 15, 2023; 14(2): 120-129
Published online Feb 15, 2023. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v14.i2.120
Exposure to proton pump inhibitors and risk of diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Yun-Ran Guo, Xin-Ming Liu, Gui-Xia Wang
Yun-Ran Guo, Xin-Ming Liu, Gui-Xia Wang, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Guo YR and Wang GX contributed to the study design; Guo YR and Liu XM conducted data collection and selection; Guo YR performed data analysis and wrote the manuscript; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Gui-Xia Wang, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China. gwang168@jlu.edu.cn
Received: November 26, 2022
Peer-review started: November 26, 2022
First decision: December 12, 2022
Revised: December 20, 2022
Accepted: January 19, 2023
Article in press: January 19, 2023
Published online: February 15, 2023
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

There is a still controversial connection between the widespread use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the risk of diabetes.

Research motivation

In a previous meta-analysis, the use of PPIs was shown to not be associated with the risk of diabetes. However, three recent high-quality studies found that the use of PPIs was associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Therefore, a meta-analysis was carried out to determine the association between PPIs and diabetes.

Research objectives

To provide more reliable evidence on the relationship between PPI use and diabetes risk.

Research methods

Meta-analysis was used to realize the objectives. Statistical analyses were performed by using Stata version 15.0.

Research results

Results showed that the use of PPIs increased the risk of diabetes (odds ratio = 1.23, 95% confidence interval: 1.05-1.43, n = 9, I2 = 96.3%). In the subgroup analysis, geographic location and study type had significant effects on the overall results. No publication bias (P > 0.05) was found in Egger’s or Begg’s tests. Also, sensitivity analysis confirmed the stability of the results.

Research conclusions

The results of this study indicated that the use of PPIs was associated with an increased risk of diabetes.

Research perspectives

It is expected that more research from diverse geographic locations with detailed data on the use of PPIs is required in the future.