title: [Gliptins: a safe and effective treatment of diabetes mellitus].
abstract: Gliptins are well recognized substances modulating incretin system via inhibition of dipeptidylpeptidase IV. Their efficacy was demonstrated both in monotherapy and in combination with metformin, where they act synergistically. Hence, a better control of diabetes might be assumed. This short article aims to show current trends in their prescription in the Czech Republic.Key words: diabetes mellitus - dipeptidylpeptidase IV - gliptins - oral antidiabetics.
authors.forename: Jiří
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Slíva
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Prázný