Keywords :
DPP-4 inhibitor; Elderly; Gliflozin; Gliptin; SGLT2 inhibitor; Type 2 diabetes; dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor; glucose; sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor; Article; cardiovascular risk; chronic kidney failure; diabetes control; drug choice; drug safety; drug tolerability; glycemic control; human; major adverse cardiac event; non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; risk reduction
Abstract :
[en] After failure of metformin monotherapy, both dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (gliptins) and sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors (gliflozins) offer a valuable alternative to sulfonylureas, especially in older patients at risk of hypoglycemia. The choice may be guided by the different properties of the two pharmacological classes, as well as by the individual patient's characteristics. Gliptins have an excellent tolerance/safety profile, a major advantage among older fragile patients, including those with advanced renal disease. However, they do not offer other benefits besides improving glucose control. On the contrary, gliflozins target different risk factors beyond correction of hyperglycemia. Furthermore, they have proven their ability to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events, especially heart failure, as well as the progression of chronic kidney disease. However, gliflozins have a less favourable tolerance/safety profile compared to that of gliptins. Obviously, the therapy of patients with type 2 diabetes should be personalized, especially in older people. © 2021 Elsevier Masson SAS
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