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Sitagliptin Add-on Therapy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Inadequately Controlled on Metformin Alone A total of 701 patients with type 2 diabetes participated in a 24-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to assess the efficacy of sitagliptin in combination with metformin
We saw this effect specifically in people taking the medications that actually target that receptor. Together, these findings underscore a central principle of pharmacogenetics: genetic variation can shape not only whether a drug works, but also how it is experienced, often in highly drug-specific ways

Weeks 1-4 (2 mg dose) Weight loss is typically modest: 2-3% of body weight Appetite reduction may begin within the first week of injection Gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, decreased appetite) are most common during initial dosing For a person weighing 250 lbs (113 kg), this represents approximately 5-7 lbs (2-3 kg) Results may not be visually apparent to others at this stage Weeks 4-8 (4 mg dose) Weight loss accelerates as the dose increases Cumulative loss of approximately 4-5% of body weight Appetite suppression becomes more pronounced Clothing may begin to fit differently For a 250 lb individual: approximately 10-12 lbs (4-5 kg) lost Weeks 8-16 (6 mg to 9 mg) This is the period of most rapid dose escalation Cumulative loss of approximately 10-13% of body weight Results typically become noticeable to others Physical function improvements may become apparent (easier mobility, reduced joint discomfort) For a 250 lb individual: approximately 25-32 lbs (11-15 kg) lost Weeks 16-24 (reaching 12 mg maintenance) Full maintenance dose is reached around week 17 for the 12 mg regimen Weight loss rate is near its peak Cumulative loss of approximately 17-18% at 12 mg Significant changes in appearance, clothing size, and physical capabilities For a 250 lb individual: approximately 42-45 lbs (19-20 kg) lost Weeks 24-48 Weight loss continues at a gradually declining rate By week 48, mean loss of 24.2% at 12 mg (Phase 2 data) Cardiometabolic improvements (blood pressure, lipids, blood glucose) are well-established For a 250 lb individual: approximately 60 lbs (27 kg) lost Beyond 48 Weeks TRIUMPH-4 demonstrated continued weight loss to at least 68 weeks: -28.7% at 12 mg Whether weight loss continues beyond 68 weeks remains unknown
