Use of Incretins in Diabetic Patients

Observational Study on the Use of Incretins in Diabetic Patients: Evaluation of Metabolic Effects and Cardiovascular Events

Observational, retrospective study, conducted in diabetic patients aimed to evaluate the effects on the glyco-metabolic control and on cardiovascular events of different DPP-4 inhibitors. Patients will be stratified in patients taking different DPP-4 in addition to sulfonylureas, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, insulin, compared to those in therapy with other hypoglycemic classes, such as sulphonylureas, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, insulin, alone or in combination, in primary and secondary prevention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Type 2 diabetic patients
• On oral hypoglycemic agents ± basal insulin
• In primary and secondary prevention

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients with a follow-up of less than 8 years