| Abstract | This article aims to provide an overview of efficacy and safety data on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Our goal is to differentiate the clinical profiles of GLP-1 receptor agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors, as well as the individual agents within each class. Additionally, we examine the utility of GLP-1 receptor agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors as these agents may be applied at different stages of type 2 diabetes therapy and discuss recently published clinical findings and their implications for treatment. |
| Authors | Matthew P Gilbert, Richard E Pratley
(Affiliation: Diabetes and Metabolism Translational Medicine Unit, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont 05405, USA.)
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| Journal | European journal of internal medicine
(Eur J Intern Med)
Vol. 20 Suppl 2
Pg. S309-18
(Jul 2009)
ISSN: 1879-0828 [Electronic] Netherlands |
| PMID | 19580950
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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| Topics |
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
(drug therapy)
- Humans
- Incretins
(therapeutic use)
- Treatment Outcome
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