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Comparative safety of dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas among frail older adults

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Studies comparing dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitors (DPP4Is) to sulfonylureas (SUs) are unavailable for frail older adults, especially nursing home (NH) residents. We examined the effects of DPP4Is versus SUs on severe… Click to show full abstract

Studies comparing dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitors (DPP4Is) to sulfonylureas (SUs) are unavailable for frail older adults, especially nursing home (NH) residents. We examined the effects of DPP4Is versus SUs on severe adverse glycemic events, cardiovascular events, and death among NH residents.

Keywords: peptidase inhibitors; frail older; dipeptidyl peptidase; older adults; comparative safety

Journal Title: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Year Published: 2021

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