In a nutshell This review analyzed current research regarding pancreas transplantation for diabetic patients. Some background The hormone insulin is produced by the pancreas and is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. In type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), the pancreas does not produce insulin effectively. In type 2 diabetes mellitus...
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Efficacy and Safety of Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) in Type 2 Diabetics Treated with High Doses of Insulin
In a nutshell This trial assessed the efficacy and safety of a new diabetes drug, Dapagliflozin (Forxiga). Results revealed that the drug helps control difficult cases of type 2 diabetes with only moderate side-effects. Some background Dapagliflozin is a drug recently approved by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of diabetes. Its...
Read MoreLifestyle Change and Mobility in Obese Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
In a nutshell The aim of the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study was to asses the effect of an intensive lifestyle intervention on the body weight, fitness and mobility of overweight patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Some background According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more people may suffer from T2DM...
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