DPP-4 Inhibition: Playing the Long Game in Type 2 Diabetes

Prof Merlin Thomas

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Prof Merlin Thomas

Clinician Scientist; Program Leader, Department of Diabetes, Monash University

Prof Merlin Thomas

This article discusses the evidence for the use of DPP-4 inhibitors, in addition to standard care, in the management of type 2 diabetes.

Written by Prof Merlin Thomas MBChB, PhD, FRACP

Prof Merlin Thomas is a Professor of Medicine at Monash University, Melbourne. Professor Thomas is both a physician and a research scientist. He has published over 300 articles in many of the world’s leading medical journals, as well as several books including The Longevity List and Fast Living, Slow Ageing. He is internationally recognised as a speaker, opinion-leader, teacher and medical storyteller. His research focuses on discovering new ways to prevent and treat the complications of diabetes.

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