The effect of DPP-4 inhibition with sitagliptin on incretin secretion and on fasting and postprandial glucose turnover in subjects with impaired fasting glucose
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Abstract Objective: Low Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) concentrations have been observed in impaired fasting glucose (IFG). It is uncertain if these abnormalities contribute directly to the pathogenesis of IFG and impaired glucose tolerance. Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors raise incretin hormone concentrations enabling an examination of their effects on glucose turnover in IFG. Research Design and Methods: We studied 22 subjects with IFG using a double blind, placebo-controlled parallel group design. At the time of enrollment, subjects ate a standardized meal labeled with [1-(13)C]-glucose. Infused [6-(3)H] glucose enabled measurement of systemic meal appearance (MRa). Infused [6,6-(2)H(2)] glucose enabled measurement of endogenous glucose production (EGP) and glucose disappearance (Rd). Subsequently, subjects were randomized to100mg of sitagliptin daily or placebo. After an 8-week treatment period, the mixed meal was repeated. Results: As expected, subjects with IFG who received placebo did not experience any change in glucose concentrations. Despite raising intact GLP-1 concentrations, treatment with sitagliptin did not alter either fasting or postprandial glucose, insulin or C-peptide concentrations. Postprandial EGP (18.1+/-0.7 vs. 17.6+/-0.8 mumol/kg/min, p = 0.53), Rd (55.6+/-4.3 vs. 58.9+/-3.3 mumol/kg/min, p = 0.47) and MRa (6639+/-377 vs. 6581+/-316 mumol/kg per 6h, p = 0.85) were unchanged. Sitagliptin was associated with decreased total GLP-1 implying decreased incretin secretion. Conclusions: DPP-4 inhibition did not alter fasting or postprandial glucose turnover in people with IFG. Low incretin concentrations are unlikely to be involved in the pathogenesis of IFG.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Clinical Endocrinology |
Volume | 73 |
Pages (from-to) | 189-196 |
ISSN | 0300-0664 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
ID: 18699346