Predictive Clinical Parameters and Glycemic Efficacy of Vildagliptin Treatment in Korean Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes.
- Author:
Jin Sun CHANG
1
;
Juyoung SHIN
;
Hun Sung KIM
;
Kyung Hee KIM
;
Jeong Ah SHIN
;
Kun Ho YOON
;
Bong Yun CHA
;
Ho Young SON
;
Jae Hyoung CHO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Dipeptidyl peptidase 4; Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor; Vildagliptin
- MeSH: Adamantane; Diabetes Mellitus; Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4; Fasting; Glucose; Hemoglobins; Nitriles; Plasma; Pyrrolidines; Retrospective Studies
- From:Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2013;37(1):72-80
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: BACKGROUND: The aims of this study are to investigate the glycemic efficacy and predictive parameters of vildagliptin therapy in Korean subjects with type 2 diabetes. METHODS: In this retrospective study, we retrieved data for subjects who were on twice-daily 50 mg vildagliptin for at least 6 months, and classified the subjects into five treatment groups. In three of the groups, we added vildagliptin to their existing medication regimen; in the other two groups, we replaced one of their existing medications with vildagliptin. We then analyzed the changes in glucose parameters and clinical characteristics. RESULTS: Ultimately, 327 subjects were analyzed in this study. Vildagliptin significantly improved hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels over 6 months. The changes in HbA1c levels (DeltaHbA1c) at month 6 were -2.24% (P=0.000), -0.77% (P=0.000), -0.80% (P=0.001), -0.61% (P=0.000), and -0.34% (P=0.025) for groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, with significance. We also found significant decrements in fasting plasma glucose levels in groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 (P<0.05). Of the variables, initial HbA1c levels (P=0.032) and history of sulfonylurea use (P=0.026) were independently associated with responsiveness to vildagliptin treatment. CONCLUSION: Vildagliptin was effective when it was used in subjects with poor glycemic control. It controlled fasting plasma glucose levels as well as sulfonylurea treatment in Korean type 2 diabetic subjects.
