DPP4 and type 2 diabetes mellitus: Methods: Key opinion leaders, comprising 98 cardiologists from across India, participated in seven advisory board meetings held in various cities to explore the challenges and strategies for the early initiation of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4i) with a focus on the combination of dapagliflozin and sitagliptin in addressing the CVD risks in patients with T2DM and high risk for CV complications.