Prevalence and Predictors of Adverse Events Associated With Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are oral hypoglycemic agents widely prescribed in India despite safety concerns. However, studies focused on their safety profile are scarce, especially in South India.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and predictors of adverse events (AEs) with DPP-4 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Effect of exercise on renal function in diabetic nephropathy-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Diabetic nephropathy causes cardiovascular complications among individuals with diabetes which results in decreased kidney function and overall physical decline. The objective of this systematic review was to determine effects of exercise on various renal function parameters amond individuals with type 2 diabetes and nephropathy. It was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020198754).