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What is better sitagliptin or metformin for diabetes 2 ?
What is better sitagliptin or metformin for diabetes 2 ?
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
12 months ago
Metformin is the first-choice drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes because it effectively lowers blood glucose levels, improves insulin sensitivity, and does not cause hypoglycemia.
Sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, works by increasing incretin levels, which promotes insulin secretion and reduces the risk of hypoglycemia, and may also benefit body weight and lipid profile.
In practice, sitagliptin is often used as an adjunct to metformin, especially when metformin monotherapy does not provide adequate glycaemic control. Sitagliptin/metformin combinations are available and improve treatment comfort and tolerability.
In conclusion, metformin remains the mainstay of therapy, and sitagliptin is a good addition in case of insufficient metformin efficacy or contraindications.
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Through Gdziepolek, it is possible to book medicines in a selected pharmacy in Polish:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/117917/sitagliptin-adamed-tabletki-powlekane/apteki
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/48570/metformax-500-tabletki/apteki