Data Sheet 1_Tirzepatide versus other anti-diabetic agents for the prevention of diabetic foot complications in patients with type 2 diabetes.docx

The dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist - tirzepatide (TZP) has demonstrated superior glycemic control compared with semaglutide however, evidence regarding its effects on diabetic foot complications (DFCs) remains limited.</p>Methods<p>We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX network.

Adults with T2D initiating TZP, sulfonylurea (SU), dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4is), sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is), and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) between January 2022 and July 2025 were included. Propensity score matching created balanced cohorts for four comparisons. The primary outcome was the risk of DFC - a composite of ulcers, infections, critical limb ischemia, and revascularization or amputation.</p>Results<p>After matching, four cohorts included 141,002 patients per arm (TZP vs. SU), 131,449 patients per arm (TZP vs. DPP-4i), 146,321 patients per arm (TZP vs. SGLT2i), and 97,457 patients per arm (TZP vs. GLP-1RA).