Recently, there are some new classes of anti-diabetic drugs availible in Taiwan. In this study, we will observe the change in inflammation and energy homeostasis in type 2 diabetic outpatient, who receiving a new anti-diabetic drugs.
Recently, there are some new classes of anti-diabetic drugs availible in Taiwan. However, the effects of these anti-diabetic drugs should be further evaluated. Specially, the effects on inflammation and energy homeostasis are still not well assessed. In this study, we will observe the change in inflammation and energy homeostasis in type 2 diabetic outpatient, who receiving a new anti-diabetic drugs.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
6,000
Add-on anti-diabetic drug in type 2 diabetic patients
outpatient clinic of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism in Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Taichung, Taiwan
RECRUITINGHbA1c
Time frame: 3 months
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
energy homeostasis
Time frame: 3 months
Body-composition
energy homeostasis
Time frame: 3 months
Fasting glucose
Time frame: 3 months
Hypoglycemia
Time frame: 3 months
Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (VCAM-1)
inflammation
Time frame: 3 months
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
peripheral artery disease
Time frame: 12 months
Orexin-A
Time frame: 3 months
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