Dipeptidyl peptidase IV Inhibitors are one of the medications that is prescribed by the type II diabetic that works to lower the blood sugar level. This class of medications works by increasing the insulin secretion from the pancreas and reducing sugar production when the blood sugars are high.

One of the other functions of dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors also signals the liver to stop producing excess amount of sugar, and includes medications like Januvia. These inhibitors are able to control the blood glucose level and increase insulin secretion without causing weight gain.