Linagliptin (BI 1356), a potent and selective DPP‐4 inhibitor, is safe and efficacious in combination with metformin in patients with inadequately controlled Type 2 diabetes

Abstract

The addition of linagliptin to ongoing metformin treatment in patients with Type 2 diabetes was well tolerated and resulted in significant and clinically relevant improvements in glycaemic control, with 5 mg linagliptin being the most effective dose.