Anti-atherosclerotic Efficacy of Selected Antidiabetic Drugs in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Pre-diabetes

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 - 80 * Diagnosed coronary artery disease (coronary artery stenosis of at least 20% with a reference diameter of \>2.5 mm or status after percutaneous coronary revascularization procedure found on coronary CT scan) * Coronary CT scan performed \<3 months after inclusion in the study, at least of good quality * Pre-diabetic status defined as fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg% or Hba1c 5.70-6.49% (measurement documented at the screening/randomization appointment or within 30 days prior to the screening/randomization appointment) or documented, positive result of an oral glucose load test (fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg% and 140-199 mg% 2h after a 75 g oral glucose load) performed up to 30 days before the screening/randomization appointment * Stable treatment and control of cardiovascular risk factors, including dietary and lifestyle management for at least 4 weeks * Willing and able to give informed consent to participate in the study * Willing and able, according to the researcher, to comply with all the requirements of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Severe valvular defect * Clinical condition requiring surgical treatment of coronary artery disease * Status after coronary artery bypass surgery * Diagnosed diabetes or Hba1c\>=6.5% at screening/randomization appointment * Other severe medical conditions requiring scheduled hospital treatment at the time of the study * Severe musculoskeletal conditions requiring specific rehabilitation recommendat…