The Impact of Sitagliptin on Hematological Parameters, Erythropoietin
Level, and Renal and Liver Functions in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Abstract
Purpose This study aimed to reveal the prospective interplay between
sitagliptin and hematological parameters in Ty2-DM, to provide
insightful modalities for optimized patients’ care. Methods A
retrospective cohort study that was conducted in private clinics and
enrolled a total of 135 participants during December 2023 to April 2024.
The patients were divided into three groups; group 1 (the control group)
included 45 healthy individuals, group 2 consisted of 45 Ty2-DM patients
on 1000mg metformin daily as a monotherapy, and group 3 included 45
Ty2-DM on a combination of 50mg sitagliptin plus 1000 mg metformin
daily. Blood samples were collected from all participant to estimate the
values of glycemic status, renal and liver functions, complete blood
count (CBC), ferritin, and erythropoietin (EPO). Results Fasting serum
glucose (FSG) was significantly lower in group 2 compared to group 3
(p=0.005) whereas no significant value in HbA1c was observed between
group 2 and group 3. Renal and liver function parameters were comparable
in the two patient groups. Group 3 had higher hemoglobin (Hb) (p=0.006),
ferritin (p=0.02), and red blood cells (RBCs) (p=0.004), in comparison
to group 2. Additionally, in group 3, the correlation analysis showed a
significant inverse relationship between ferritin and EPO, with a
significant direct association between ferritin and Hb, RBCs, hematocrit
(Hct), and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) respectively. Conclusion The
study highlights the potential of sitagliptin to alter hematological
parameters in Ty2-DM patients, this effect is closely correlated with
ferritin level rather than concomitant changes in renal or liver
functions.