Effects of Liraglutide in Young Adults With Type 2 DIAbetes (LYDIA)

"Liraglutide (Victoza®, Novo Nordisk) is a stable analogue of the natural hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). Liraglutide is licensed for use within the United Kingdom and recommended by NICE in combination with metformin, and/or sulphonylurea and/or thiazolidinedione if the following conditions are satisfied.~* BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 in those of European descent (with appropriate adjustment for other ethnic groups) and specific psychological or medical problems associated with high body weight, or~* BMI \< 35 kg/m2, and therapy with insulin would have significant occupational implications or weight loss would benefit other significant obesity-related comorbidities."

Sitagliptin (Januvia®, Merck \& Co) is an enzyme-inhibiting drug used to inhibit the natural enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4). It is an oral antihyperglycaemic agent used in the treatment of T2DM. Sitagliptin is licensed to be used either alone or in combination with other oral antihyperglycemic agents (such as metformin or a sulphonylurea) and is recommended by NICE as a second line therapy.