The magnitude of weight loss and its sustainability are key, not only to normalise glycaemia, but also to reduce blood pressure and lipid levels
While many rashes are mild and manageable at home, some can be severe and require immediate attention
And the use of DPP-4 inhibitors did not raise the risk of thyroid cancer compared with SGLT2 inhibitors or other treatment alternatives [113, 114]
Bain SC, Mosenzon O, Arechavaleta R, et al
Patients generally notice appetite changes within 2 to 4 weeks of starting treatment, even at lower doses
The use of DPP-4is as a comparator provided a highly comparable control group, particularly as both drugs were used in the setting of sole add-on medication to metformin, and both drugs have similar priority in the management of T2D