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Type 2 Diabetes – How do different therapy combinations affect cardiovascular health?

Type 2 Diabetes – How do different therapy combinations affect cardiovascular health?

Posted by on Jun 12, 2015 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of 3 different therapy combinations on the occurrence of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes. Some background There are a number of types of drugs that can be used to treat diabetes. Metformin (Glucophage) decreases glucose production, and is often the first choice of treatment...

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Is weight loss in type 2 diabetes associated with increased bone loss?

Is weight loss in type 2 diabetes associated with increased bone loss?

Posted by on May 25, 2015 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined whether an intense lifestyle intervention in type 2 diabetic patients was associated with increased bone loss. Some background Obesity can contribute to type 2 diabetes (T2D) and T2D patients are advised to make lifestyle changes in order to lose weight as weight loss has been shown to reverse or slow progression...

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Lobeglitazone: A novel antidiabetic drug

Posted by on Jun 28, 2014 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study analyzed the glucose-lowering effects of lobeglitazone, a novel antidiabetic drug. Some background Thiazolidinediones are a group of drugs used for improving insulin sensitivity and reducing the production of glucose in the liver in type 2 diabetes. These drugs initiate a response at the peroxisome...

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Does insulin glargine result in higher treatment satisfaction than alternative therapies?

Does insulin glargine result in higher treatment satisfaction than alternative therapies?

Posted by on Jun 18, 2014 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell The authors aimed to assess patient-reported outcomes associated with initiating insulin glargine among insulin-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.  Some background While type 2 diabetes may initially be managed with diet, exercise and oral antidiabetic drugs, many patients will need to move to insulin therapy to...

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Predicting the risk of insulin-based hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Predicting the risk of insulin-based hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Posted by on Aug 18, 2013 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed at predicting which diabetic patients are at risk for developing hypoglycemia with insulin therapy. Some background Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) cannot regulate their blood glucose levels, leading to a build-up of glucose in the bloodstream. Lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, along with...

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The impact of three educational strategies on poorly controlled diabetes: An intervention trial

The impact of three educational strategies on poorly controlled diabetes: An intervention trial

Posted by on Feb 23, 2013 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell The present study compared the effectiveness of 3 educational strategies aimed at helping patients with uncontrolled diabetes (type 1 and type 2) to achieve glycemic control (good control of blood sugar). All 3 strategies had beneficial effects on glycemic control. Most effective was an intervention based on behavioral group...

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