Dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 (DPP‐4) inhibition has effects on both fasting and postprandial glucose. However, the extent of this effect over the whole day and whether different DPP‐4 inhibitors have the same… Click to show full abstract
Dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 (DPP‐4) inhibition has effects on both fasting and postprandial glucose. However, the extent of this effect over the whole day and whether different DPP‐4 inhibitors have the same effects have not been established. We therefore explored the whole day effects of three different DPP‐4 inhibitors versus placebo on glucose, islet and incretin hormones after ingestion of breakfast, lunch and dinner in subjects with metformin‐treated and well‐controlled type 2 diabetes.
               
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