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World J Diabetes. Dec 15, 2018; 9(12): 230-238
Published online Dec 15, 2018. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v9.i12.230
Effects of glucose-lowering agents on cardiorespiratory fitness
Hidetaka Hamasaki
Hidetaka Hamasaki, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Internal Medicine, Hamasaki Clinic, Kagoshima 890-0046, Japan
Author contributions: Hamasaki H wrote the review.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author to: Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD, PhD, Doctor, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Internal Medicine, Hamasaki Clinic, 2-21-4 Nishida, Kagoshima 890-0046, Japan. hhamasaki78@gmail.com
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Received: August 27, 2018
Peer-review started: August 27, 2018
First decision: October 5, 2018
Revised: October 15, 2018
Accepted: November 26, 2018
Article in press: November 27, 2018
Published online: December 15, 2018
Core Tip

Core tip: What is the most effective combination of drugs and exercise for the treatment of type 2 diabetes? It has become increasingly important for clinicians to prescribe drugs that reduce cardiovascular disease and mortality in addition to their glucose-lowering effects. This review summarized the current literature investigating the effect of glucose-lowering agents on cardiorespiratory fitness. Thiazolidinediones, sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, and glucagon-like peptide-l receptor agonists have the potential to improve cardiorespiratory fitness; however, further research will be needed to confirm.