Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes Incretin-Based Therapy

Romesh Khardori, MD, PhD; Anne L. Peters, MD

April 28, 2023

Because of their favorable efficacy and safety profile, DPP-4 inhibitors may be a therapeutic option for many patients with type 2 diabetes, especially older adults, patients with renal or hepatic impairments, and patients at risk for hypoglycemia. DPP-4 inhibitors carry a low incidence of adverse events such as hypoglycemia and gastrointestinal side effects and are considered weight neutral. In addition, studies have suggested that DPP-4 inhibitors may reduce albuminuria and improve various renal inflammatory markers.

Although DPP-4 inhibitors may be safe to use in patients with heart failure, they have not been shown to reduce adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

Learn more about DPP-4 inhibitors use in type 2 diabetes.

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Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes Incretin-Based Therapy

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