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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effect of sitagliptin (Januvia) on major osteoporotic fractures (MOFs) in patients with type 2 diabetes. The authors concluded that sitagliptin was not associated with fractures in type 2 diabetes. Some background Patients with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk for bone...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effect and safety of linagliptin (Tradjenta) in patients with type 2 diabetes with liver disease. The authors concluded that linagliptin is an effective and safe treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes and liver disease. Some background Diabetes raises the risk of non-alcohol...
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Sweets People with diabetes deal with many myths. One of them is that sugar causes diabetes. This is not true for Type 1 diabetes. For those with Type 2 diabetes, obesity is a contributing factor to its development. However, the calories that lead to obesity can come from any source. The only link that research has confirmed with regards to sugar,...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This review examined the benefits of a low-carbohydrate diet for the management of diabetes. The authors concluded that current evidence supports the use of a low-carbohydrate diet for the management of diabetes. Some background Current strategies used to control diabetes fail to improve obesity or reduce the risk of diabetic...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the benefit of treatment with exenatide (Byetta) once weekly and dapagliflozin (Farxiga) once daily compared to exenatide or dapagliflozin alone in type 2 diabetes. The authors concluded that the combination treatment improved blood glucose control and reduced...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether continuous glucose monitoring improved glycemia (glucose present in the blood) and prevented severe hypoglycemia events (dangerously low blood sugar levels) compared to self-monitoring of blood sugar levels in patients with impaired awareness of hypoglycemia. The authors concluded that continuous...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the association between semaglutide (NN9535) and cardiovascular (CVD) outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. The authors concluded that in patients at high CVD risk, the rate of CVD death, heart attack and stroke was significantly lower in patients who received semaglutide compared to...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The main objective of this trial is to determine whether islet cell transplantation (ICT) using anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is a safe and effective treatment for type I diabetes. The main outcome to be measured is number of patients who no longer need insulin therapy following transplantation. This trial is being held in Duarte,...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The main objective of this trial is to determine the safety and effectiveness of transplanting islet cells (pancreas cells that produce insulin) onto the omentum (skin that forms the stomach lining and connects the stomach to other abdominal organs). The main outcome will be the number of patients who achieve normal blood glucose levels...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The main objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and delivery of substance (sP) when administered through a specific artery (celiac artery – provides oxygenated blood to certain organs such as the liver, stomach etc.) in young patients with type 1 diabetes. The main outcome to be measured is number of negative effects...
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In a nutshell This review examined the role of diet and nutrition in preventing and managing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Diets rich in whole grains, fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes and low in refined grains, processed meats and sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) reduced the risk of developing diabetes and were beneficial for management of existing...
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