Comparing the Renal Effect of Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 Inhibitors and Sulfonylureas

Summary

Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and sulfonylureas have been extensively used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although both medications effectively lower plasma glucose levels, differences may exist in their pharmacokinetics and effect on the kidney. In the context of diabetic kidney disease, DPP-4 inhibitors may confer renal protection through several putative mechanisms. In contrast, sulfonylureas are associated with weight gain and cardiac dysfunction, which may adversely influence kidney function. The investigators hypothesize that DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas may have a different effect on the diabetic kidney. This study compares the effect of DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas on urinary albumin excretion in patients with newly diagnosed T2DM.

Timeline

Start

2016-03-01

Primary completion

2018-02-10

Completion

2018-02-28

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