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Characteristics of dual therapy plans
| DTP-1 | DTP-2 | DTP-3 | DTP-4 | DTP-5 | DTP-6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | High | High | Intermediate | Intermediate | High | Highest |
| Hypoglycemic risk | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Weight gain risk | Gain | Gain | Neutral | Loss | Loss | Gain |
| Side effects | Hypoglycemia | Edema | Rare | GU and dehydration | GI | Hypoglycemia |
| Cost (user preference) | Low | Low | High | High | High | Variable |
