Gemigliptin and Biomarkers of Kidney Injury and Vascular Calcification

We collected baseline data from all participants for demographic characteristics,comorbid conditions and biochemistry indexes.The biomarkers for vascular calcification and renal injury were collected.Baseline CAC score and CAVI were done.The patients then were randomized into 2 groups: Group 1 received gemigliptin 50 mg /day for 6 months in addition to standard treatment ,Group 2 will have standard treatment for diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).The patients will be followed up every eight weeks.Fasting plasma glucose ,BUN creatinine and 24 hour urine protein were measured at each study visit.Patients were scheduled for follow-up visits at months 2,4,and 6.After 6 months ,all the blood tests,CAC score and CAVI will be done again.