Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Type 2 diabetes patients with poorly glycaemic control by sulfonylurea therapy In this study, we defined "poorly glycaemic control by sulfonylurea" as bellow. Dose of sulfonylurea: Recommemded doses by the Committee for "Reasonable use of GLP-1 analogues and DPP-4 inhibitors" Duration of sulfonylurea: current dose for over 3 months HbA1c keeps 1. 6.5% or more than 6.5% 2. Once below 6.5%, exceed 6.5% again in current 3 months' observation. HbA1c in the registration is within 6.5-8.5% Concomitant oral antidiabetic drugs: TZDs or BGs are eligible
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Contraindication for sitagliptin 2.Contraindication for alpha-glucosidase inhibitors 3.Patients treated with insulin 4.Pregnant or possible pregnant 5.Patients with severe liver failure or renal failure 6.Patients considered not eligible for the study by the attending doctor due to other reasons 7.Patients with past history of treatment of sitagliptin or other incretin related drugs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes of HbA1c from baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fasted plasma glucose, Fasted serum insulin, Proinsulin-insulin ratio, and glucagon-induced CPR (changes from each baseline) Compliance of treatment, Adverse effects | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Department of Metabolic Medicine, Faculty of Life Science, Kumamoto University Department of Metabolic Medicine, Faculty of Life Science, Kumamoto University