Shubrook JH, Colucci RA, Schwartz FL.
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Family Medicine, Grosvenor Hall 349, Athens, OH 45701, USA. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) has become a worldwide epidemic. Despite a vast array of new compounds to treat T2DM, recommended treatment goals are consistently not achieved in this country thus suggesting a need to increase treatment options. OBJECTIVE: To review the role of DPP-4 inhibitors in treatment of T2DM with an emphasis on saxagliptin. METHODS: The authors discuss the role of this new class of medications in treatment of T2DM, review the current available studies and the unique characteristics of saxagliptin. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Saxagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, is one of an important new class of compounds, which seems to be particularly safe and effective especially in early treatment of T2DM.
PMID: 19929711
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