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http://dx.doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2015.30.6.759

Role of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in new-onset diabetes after transplantation  

Lim, Sun Woo (Transplant Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
Jin, Ji Zhe (Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yanbian University Hospital)
Jin, Long (Transplant Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
Jin, Jian (Transplant Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
Li, Can (Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yanbian University Hospital)
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The Korean journal of internal medicine / v.30, no.6, 2015 , pp. 759-770 More about this Journal
Abstract
Despite strict pre- and post-transplantation screening, the incidence of new-onset diabetes after transplantation (NODAT) remains as high as 60%. This complication affects the risk of cardiovascular events and patient and graft survival rates. Thus, reducing the impact of NODAT could improve overall transplant success. The pathogenesis of NODAT is multifactorial, and both modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors have been implicated. Monitoring and controlling the blood glucose profile, implementing multidisciplinary care, performing lifestyle modifications, using a modified immunosuppressive regimen, administering anti-metabolite agents, and taking a conventional antidiabetic approach may diminish the incidence of NODAT. In addition to these preventive strategies, inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 ($DPP_4$) by the gliptin family of drugs has recently gained considerable interest as therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus and NODAT. This review focuses on the role of $DPP_4$ inhibitors and discusses recent literature regarding management of NODAT.
Keywords
Kidney transplantation; New-onset diabetes after transplantation; Dipeptidyl-peptidase IV inhibitors;
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