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Future perspectives for insulinotropic agents in the treatment of type 2 diabetes–DPP‐4 inhibitors and sulphonylureas
Author(s) -
Gallwitz B.,
Häring H.U.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
diabetes, obesity and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.445
H-Index - 128
eISSN - 1463-1326
pISSN - 1462-8902
DOI - 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2009.01095.x
Subject(s) - type 2 diabetes , dipeptidyl peptidase 4 , medicine , pharmacology , diabetes mellitus , chlorpropamide , endocrinology
The introduction of dipeptidyl‐peptidase IV inhibitors (DPP‐4 inhibitors) brought a novel class of insulinotropic agents into the treatment options for type 2 diabetes. This paper compares the actions, clinical efficacy and safety of sulphonylureas with those of the DPP‐4 inhibitors. First, the mode of action of both classes of antidiabetic agents is described. Then clinical studies for both substances in monotherapy and combination therapies are compared concerning their effects on glycaemic parameters and long‐term duration of action. Hypoglycaemia incidence and other adverse effects are compared and data on cardiovascular parameters and endpoints are summarized. The effects of sulphonylureas and DPP‐4 inhibitors on beta‐cell function and beta‐cell mass are highlighted. The present and future indications for both sulphonylureas and DPP‐4 inhibitors are discussed.