A COMPARISON OF GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND DPP-4 INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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Dr Rida Rizvi
Dr Ashutosh Roy
Dr Renju Ravi
Dr Jyothi Vybhavi V S

Keywords

Diabetes, GLP-1, DPP-4, Blood sugar, Receptor

Abstract

Introduction: Decisions on balancing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists or DPP-4 inhibitors depend on various factors like patient's own characteristics and choice, in addition to medical background. GLP- 1 receptor agonists and DPP-4 inhibitor are a class of medications that work on incretin system to normoglycemia.


Aims and Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes: GLP-1 receptor agonists Vs DPP-4 inhibitors.


Methods: A search of the MEDLINE databases restricted to human clinical trials using the search terms 'GLP-1RA' or 'DPP-4 inhibitor' produced seven direct comparative studies and one post hoc analysis all comparing a GLP-1RA with sitagliptin. The effectiveness and safety of GLP-1RAs and DPP-4 inhibitors in T2D patients was assessed by use of a variety of tools including research studies, treatment algorithms, product prescribing information, and personal clinical experience.


Results: For GLP-1RAs, direct clinical trials showed superior control of blood sugar levels, weight reduction, and general drug approach compared to sitagliptin: the DPP-4 inhibitions through these medications, rarely, consumers experience side effects like nausea. However, with a proper education and threat, dosage increase could manage it, though. The nausea is momentarily. From a nutshell, the existing treatment guidelines make an increment over metformin medication with a switch to an incretin-based agent for further reducing the cardiovascular risk in those patients who are already on the treatment, but this use remains restricted in some countries.


Conclusion: GLP-1RAs give a better glucose control and weight loss in T2D than DPP-4 inhibitors. Alternatives are DPP-4 inhibitors instead of GLP-1RAs in situations of no prominent weight changes, when formulation by mouth is necessary or only well-tolerated GLP-1RAs are available.

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