[Efficacy of DPP-4 inhibitor evaluated by CGM (continuous glucose monitoring)]

Nihon Rinsho. 2012 Nov;70(11):2023-9.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The primary treatment goal for patients with diabetes is to prevent the onset and progression of diabetic complications. To prevent cardiovascular events, patients must maintain optimal long-term glycemic control and avoid hypoglycemia. DPP-4 inhibition enhances endogenous incretin action, and promotes glucose dependent insulin secretion and optimal glucagon secretion. Thus, DPP-4 inhibitor can improve postprandial hyperglycemia, without causing hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes. In this section, a continuous glucose monitoring(CGM), a device able to measure a patient's blood glucose fluctuation levels continuously, was used to evaluate efficacy of DPP-4 inhibitors.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Glucose / metabolism*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hyperglycemia / blood
  • Hyperglycemia / prevention & control*
  • Incretins / blood
  • Insulin / blood

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors
  • Incretins
  • Insulin