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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Efficacy and Safety of DPP-4 Inhibitors and Metformin Combinations in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Literature Review and Network Meta-Analysis

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Pages 2471-2493 | Received 21 Nov 2023, Accepted 15 Mar 2024, Published online: 18 Jun 2024

Figures & data

Table 1 Baseline Characteristics of the Included Studies

Figure 1 Study flowchart diagram.

Figure 1 Study flowchart diagram.

Table 2 Effect Estimates for Efficacy Outcomes (Mean Difference and 95% CI)

Figure 2 Forest plot of efficacy outcomes: (a) change in HbA1c levels from baseline; (b) change in FPG levels from baseline; (c) change in 2h-PPG levels from baseline.

Figure 2 Forest plot of efficacy outcomes: (a) change in HbA1c levels from baseline; (b) change in FPG levels from baseline; (c) change in 2h-PPG levels from baseline.

Table 3 Effect Estimates for Safety Outcomes (Risk Ratio and 95% CI)

Figure 3 Forest plot of safety outcomes: (a) serious adverse events; (b) hypoglycemia; (c) gastrointestinal events; (d) cardiovascular events.

Figure 3 Forest plot of safety outcomes: (a) serious adverse events; (b) hypoglycemia; (c) gastrointestinal events; (d) cardiovascular events.

Table 4 Summary Table of the Efficacy and Safety Outcomes of DPP4i + Met Combination with Other OAD-Based Met Combination Drug Classes