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Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and bone metabolism: is vitamin D the link?

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Abstract

Aims

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4-Is) represent a promising class of agents for type 2 diabetes treatment. Experimental models and clinical studies have reported positive effects of DPP4-Is on bone; however, how DPP4-Is positively impact bone homeostasis in humans remains an unanswered question. Aim of this study investigated the relationship between treatment with DPP4-Is and vitamin D balance in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study. A total of 295 consecutive individuals with type 2 diabetes referring to our diabetes outpatient clinics were enrolled; among them, 53 % were in treatment with DPP4-Is. Metabolic profile and routine biochemistry were assessed by standard methods; serum 25(OH) vitamin D levels [25(OH)D] were measured by colorimetric method (LAISON, DiaSorin).

Results

DPP4-Is-treated participants had significantly higher serum 25(OH)D levels then those undertaking other antidiabetic therapies (18.4 ± 10.7 vs. 14.9 ± 8.6 ng/ml, p = 0.004); this association persisted after adjusting for all major confounders. Increased 25(OH)D concentrations also correlated with the duration of DPP4-Is treatment and with a stronger DPP4 inhibitory activity.

Conclusions

DPP4-Is treatment is associated with improved vitamin D balance in people with type 2 diabetes; our findings suggest that vitamin D may underlie the link between DPP4-Is and bone metabolism.

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy

    I. Barchetta, F. A. Cimini & M. G. Cavallo

  2. Diabetes Unit, San Giuseppe Hospital of Marino, Rome, Italy

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This study has been reviewed by the Ethics Committee of Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, and has therefore been performed according to the ethical standards laid down in an appropriate version of the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki.

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Barchetta, I., Cimini, F.A., Bloise, D. et al. Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and bone metabolism: is vitamin D the link?. Acta Diabetol 53, 839–844 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00592-016-0882-9

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