Effect of chiglitazar and sitagliptin on glucose variations, insulin resistance and inflammatory-related biomarkers in untreated patients with type 2 diabetes

Dec 9, 2021Diabetes research and clinical practice

Chiglitazar and sitagliptin's effects on blood sugar swings, insulin resistance, and inflammation markers in untreated type 2 diabetes

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Abstract

After 24 weeks, chiglitazar therapy significantly improved insulin resistance and inflammatory parameters compared to sitagliptin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

  • Both chiglitazar and sitagliptin resulted in similar reductions in hemoglobin A1c levels.
  • Chiglitazar and sitagliptin reduced the 24-hour mean blood glucose, standard deviation, and mean amplitude of glycemic excursion.
  • Chiglitazar therapy increased the time in range for blood glucose levels.
  • Significant improvements in insulin resistance and insulin secretion were observed with chiglitazar compared to sitagliptin.
  • Chiglitazar administration led to lower levels of inflammatory markers such as interleukin-6 and prostaglandin F2α.

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