Both DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 RAs are effective at lowering hemoglobin A1c levels. Incretin-based therapies have a low incidence of hypoglycemia and are safe to use in patients with chronic kidney disease. In addition, studies have suggested that DDP-4 inhibitors may reduce albuminuria and improve various renal inflammatory markers. However, GLP-1 RAs and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors more effectively lower glycemia compared with DPP-4 inhibitors.
GLP-1 RAs have been shown to lower all-cause mortality and nonfatal cardiovascular complications. Although DDP-4 inhibitors may be safe to use in patients with heart failure, they are not effective in reducing cardiovascular outcomes.
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Cite this: Romesh Khardori, Anne L. Peters. Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes Incretin-Based Therapy - Medscape - May 16, 2022.
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