Table 6. Combined summary data for clinical trials with DPP-4 inhibitor vildagliptin only and in combination with other anti-diabetic drugs.

MET: metformin. FPG: fasting plasma glucose. BID: twice daily. QD: once daily. NR: not reported. 1 From baseline. 2 Fraction of patients (in %) with HbA1c ≤ 7% at the end of the study. 3 Fraction of patients with adverse effects (in %). 4 Upper respiratory tract infection. 5 Additional adverse effect: asthenia (16.7). a Adjusted mean change.