Diabetes therapy
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method for treating type 2 diabetes in a patient in need thereof, the method comprising subcutaneously or transdermally administering linagliptin and basal insulin, and, optionally, administering a further therapeutic agent selected from metformin and pioglitazone, wherein the administration of linagliptin and basal insulin is carried out separately, sequentially, or simultaneously.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for treating and/or preventing metabolic diseases comprising the combined administration of a DPP-4 inhibitor and a long-acting insulin. The invention further relates to a DPP-4 inhibitor for subcutaneous or transdermal use.
304 Citations
8 Claims
- 1. A method for treating type 2 diabetes in a patient in need thereof, the method comprising subcutaneously or transdermally administering linagliptin and basal insulin, and, optionally, administering a further therapeutic agent selected from metformin and pioglitazone, wherein the administration of linagliptin and basal insulin is carried out separately, sequentially, or simultaneously.
-
3. A method of treating type 2 diabetes, the method comprising subcutaneously or transdermally administering linagliptin once daily, every other day, thrice weekly, twice weekly, or once weekly.
Specification