From: Comparison of efficacy between incretin-based therapies for type 2 diabetes mellitus
 |  | Sitagliptin | Exenatide | Significance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Change in FPG (mmol/l) | Â | 1.04+/- 0.2 | 0.83+/-0.2 | P = 0.3234 |
Change in PPG (mmol/l) | Â | 2.0 +/-0.3 | 6.26+/-0.3 | P <0.0001* |
Insulinogenic index | Â | Yes | Yes- significantly more than sitagliptin | P = 0.0239* |
Acute Insulin secretion | Â | Yes | Yes- significantly more than sitagliptin | P = 0.0017* |
Reduction in post -prandial glucagon | Â | Yes | Yes- significantly more than sitagliptin | P = 0.0011* |
Reduction in gastric emptying | Â | none | Yes- significantly more than sitagliptin | P <0.0001* |
Six point SMBG excursions | Post breakfast | Â | Yes- significantly less than sitagliptin | P = 0.0016* |
 | Post lunch |  | Similar to Sitagliptin | P = 0.07849 |
 | Post dinner |  | Yes- significantly less than sitagliptin | P = 0.038* |
Reduction in body weight (kg) | Â | 0.3+/-0.2 | 0.8+/-0.2 | P = 0.0056* |
Decrement in calorie intake | Â | none | Yes- significantly more than sitagliptin | P = 0.0227* |
Reduction in post-prandial triglyceride levels | Â | yes | Yes- significantly more than sitagliptin | P = 0.018* |
Nausea | Â | 12% | 34% | Â |
Vomiting | Â | 3% | 24% | Â |